Meta-analysis shows shorter operative time and hospital stay with ThuLEP versus RASP for large-volume BPH
Laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates in new review
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated Robot-assisted simple prostatectomy (RASP) versus laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP)…
New research shows laser surgery beats robot surgery for big prostates by cutting time and catheter use
Umbrella review identifies risk factors and protective factors for male infertility and semen quality
New study lists many things that hurt male fertility and health
This umbrella review of 43 studies synthesizes evidence on risk factors for male infertility and abnormal semen parameters.
A new review shows that obesity, smoking, and certain illnesses can hurt sperm, but healthy habits might fix the problem.
Machine Learning Model Improves Prediction of Detrusor Underactivity in BPH Patients
Smart computer program spots bladder weakness before prostate surgery starts
This retrospective cohort study of 538 urodynamically evaluated BPH patients found that an interpretable machine learning model (XGBoost) ou…
A new computer system predicts bladder weakness in men with prostate problems before they go under the knife for surgery.
Mind map-guided nursing reduces pain and improves recovery in BPH patients undergoing TURP
Mind Maps Help Patients Recover Faster After Prostate Surgery
This randomized controlled trial enrolled 80 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia undergoing TURP.
Imagine waking up after surgery feeling less pain and ready to move around sooner.
Nomogram predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate resection
New model predicts bladder stone risk in BPH patients after prostate surgery
This retrospective cohort study developed a nomogram to predict bladder stone risk in 446 BPH patients after transurethral resection.
A new tool helps doctors estimate bladder stone risk for men with enlarged prostates after surgery, based on a study of 446 patients.
Systematic review of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategies for male infertility and immune-mediated testicular disorders
Sperm Health Tied to Immune System in New Way
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on targeted antioxidant and anti-inflammatory interventions for male infertility and related imm…
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Machine Learning Model Predicts Histological Prostatitis in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Machine learning model predicts prostatitis in men with enlarged prostate
This single-center retrospective machine-learning prediction model study evaluated 723 patients admitted to a urology department for benign …
A new model using patient data accurately identified which men with enlarged prostates also had hidden prostate inflammation.
AI model shows high accuracy for prostate cancer and prostatitis detection on MRI in retrospective cohort
AI models showed promise in detecting prostate conditions but need more testing
A retrospective cohort study of 153 patients with prostate cancer or prostatitis found that a Faster R-CNN model achieved 96% accuracy for P…
AI models matched expert doctors in reading prostate MRI scans but missed smaller cancer lesions, showing promise that needs more testing be…
Dutasteride-Tadalafil FDC Shows Superior Symptom Reduction in BPH Phase III Trial
Does taking two prostate drugs together work better than just one for symptom relief?
A phase III randomized trial in 619 BPH patients found a fixed-dose combination (FDC) of dutasteride 0.5 mg/tadalafil 5 mg significantly imp…
Men taking two prostate drugs together saw symptom relief twice as fast as single-drug therapy, though they faced more side effects.
Prior HoLEP association with longer operative time and catheter duration in subsequent RARP
Does prior prostate surgery make your next operation harder or riskier?
This systematic review and meta-analysis of three retrospective studies compared men undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) …
Prior prostate surgery makes the next operation take longer and requires more rebuilding, but cancer removal and recovery remain just as eff…
ThuFLEP shows early safety, high catheter-free rate in small BPH cohort
Can a new laser procedure help men with enlarged prostates get home faster?
A prospective cohort study of 32 men with BPH undergoing ThuFLEP found no Clavien-Dindo grade ≥3 complications and an 87.5% catheter-free ra…
A new laser prostate surgery helped 88% of men go home without a catheter the next day and eliminated all catheters within two weeks.
Transradial access for prostate artery embolisation shows 96.5% technical success in meta-analysis
Transradial access for prostate artery embolization shows high technical success in review
A systematic review and meta-analysis of six retrospective studies including 1208 adult patients undergoing prostate artery embolisation (PA…
Using a wrist artery for prostate artery embolization succeeded 96.5% of the time with low complication rates, offering a safe alternative t…