CompletedNot Applicable

Thulium Fiber Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: Learning Curve and Functional Outcomes - A Prospective Study

Turkey (Türkiye)85 participantsStarted 2024-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this prospective study is to evaluate the learning curve and functional outcomes of Thulium Fiber Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (TfLEP) performed by a single surgeon. The study focuses on surgical efficiency, safety (complication rates), and the improvement of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and quality of life over a 12-month follow-up period.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) refractory to medical treatment. * Prostate volume \> \[e.g., 40\] ml. * Patients providing written informed consent for the prospective follow-up Exclusion Criteria: * Neurogenic bladder dysfunction. * Active urinary tract infection at the time of surgery.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Learning Curve Competency

Timeframe: 12 month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07349147

SponsorMuharrem Baturu

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-01

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