Men with both an enlarged prostate and bladder stones often face a difficult choice about how to manage their symptoms. New data from over 500 patients suggests that treating both conditions during one surgery may offer better long-term results than treating just the stones alone.
The analysis found that men who had concurrent surgery for both issues saw much lower odds of their bladder stones coming back. These same men also reported better urinary symptoms at their final follow-up compared to those who only had their stones treated. While this combined approach led to more frequent minor complications, there was no significant difference in the number of major complications between the two groups.
It is important to note that while the results are promising for reducing stone recurrence and improving daily comfort, the data comes from a small number of studies with varying levels of risk. Because the comparison for major complications involved a limited amount of data, the full safety profile may not be fully clear yet.
