A systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing Rezum with transurethral needle ablation and microwave thermotherapy for the management of enlarged prostate.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aim to compare efficacy and safety of water vapour therapy (Rezūm), transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) and transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) for treating men with moderate to severe benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms.

Materials

PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched from inception to 30 July 2023, followed by reference searching and dual-independent study selection. We analysed only randomized clinical trials. RoB-2, NIH-quality assessment tool and GRADE guidelines were used for quality-of-evidence (QoE) assessment. Relevant prospective studies without a critical risk-of-bias were included.

Results

At 12 months, Rezūm showed similar efficacy to TUNA and TUMT for improvement in International Prostate Symptoms Score - Rez

SUBMITTER: Bhatia A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11250421 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature