CompletedNot Applicable

Bipolar Enucleation of the Prostate Versus Bipolar TURP

Egypt120 participantsStarted 2025-07-01

Plain-language summary

Bipolar enucleation of the prostate (BEEP) was introduced to treat patients with large prostate. The study compared the functional outcomes and perioperative complications of bipolar TURP and bipolar enucleation of large prostates above 80 gm.

Who can participate

Age range

40 Years – 80 Years

Sex

MALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * All male patients above the age of 40 years who presented to the urology clinic in Ain Shams university hospitals with BPH with prostate size 80 - 120 g and have any of the following criteria: * Voiding symptoms that are poorly responsive to medical treatment (IPSS more than 18 and Qmax less than 15 ml/sec) * Persistent or recurrent attacks of urine retention due to BPH. * Large bladder stones from BPH. * Recurrent UTI due to BPH. * Severe gross hematuria from BPH. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with untreated or active UTI. * Previous pelvic radiation or pelvicl trauma. * Patients with anesthesia contraindications such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, severe coagulation disorders and severe cardiac diseases. * Known or suspected neurogenic bladder. * Urethral stricture or urethral cancer.

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

volume of residual prostatic adenoma

Timeframe: one month postoperative

change in international prostate symptoms score

Timeframe: pre-operative, one, three, six and twelve months postoperative

change in maximum urine flow rate(Q max)

Timeframe: pre-operative, 1, 3, 6 and 12 months postoperative

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07718256

SponsorAin Shams University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

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