Comparison of prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) versus transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia: randomised, open label, non-inferiority trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To compare prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia in terms of patient reported and functional outcomes.

Design

Randomised, open label, non-inferiority trial.

Setting

Urology and radiology departments of a Swiss tertiary care centre.

Participants

103 patients aged ≥40 years with refractory lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia were randomised between 11 February 2014 and 24 May 2017; 48 and 51 patients reached the primary endpoint 12 weeks after PAE and TURP, respectively.

Interventions

PAE performed with 250-400 μm microspheres under local anaesthesia versus monopolar TURP p

SUBMITTER: Abt D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6006990 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature