Clinical Trial

Outcome and Patient Experiences After Transurethral Resection and Bipolar Enucleation of the Prostate - a Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial.

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Summary
In this randomized controlled trial, we will evaluate if bipolar enucleation of the prostate (BEEP) is associated with better urinary voiding outcome than transurethral resection (TURP) in men with enlarged prostate referred to surgery. In addition we will investigate the association between symptom relief and the amount of removed tissue and if patients experience differ between the two methods. Finally, we will assess cost-effectiveness of BEEP compared to TURP. The main outcome for comparison of the two surgical methods is International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) assessed at 12-month follow-up. The primary outcome to assess patient experience is measured with the questionnaire Nordic Patients Experience Questionnaire (NORPEQ). Cost-effectiveness will be measured with incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER).
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07562386
Lead Sponsor Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Conditions Lower Urinary Track Symptoms, Benign Prostate Obstruction (BPO)
Enrollment 120 participants
Start Date 2025-09-25
Primary Completion 2028-12 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-12 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-05-01