Comparative efficacy and safety of new surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia: systematic review and network meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the efficacy and safety of different endoscopic surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Design

Systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Data sources

A comprehensive search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases from inception to 31 March 2019.

Study selection

Randomised controlled trials comparing vapourisation, resection, and enucleation of the prostate using monopolar, bipolar, or various laser systems (holmium, thulium, potassium titanyl phosphate, or diode) as surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The primary outcomes were the maximal flow rate (Qmax) and international prostate symptoms score (IPSS) at 12 months after surgical treatment. Secondary outcomes were Qmax and

SUBMITTER: Huang SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7223639 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature