Perioperative alpha blockers in voiding dysfunction secondary to prostate biopsy: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and objectives

Voiding dysfunction remains a common side effect postprostate biopsy leading to significant morbidity. Alpha blockers have emerged as a potential therapeutic option to mitigate this risk, with various centres already incorporating its use in practice. Despite this, the literature regarding its efficacy remains inconclusive. Hence, a systematic review was performed to quantify the effect of perioperative alpha blockers on prostate biopsy-related voiding function.

Methods

A systematic search in MEDLINE, Embase and PubMed between January 1989 and July 2023 was performed to identify relevant articles. Two independent reviewers independently screened abstracts, full texts and performed data extraction. Data including International Prostate Symptom Scor

SUBMITTER: Lim S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11327493 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature