The purpose of this observational study is to evaluate the outcomes of using the PlasmaButton electrode in the treatment on Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) while on anticoagulation medication.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
5
Loma Linda University Medical Center Urology Department
Loma Linda, California, United States
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Los Angeles, California, United States
Complication rates when the PlasmaButton Electrode is used to perform TUVP (Transurethral Vaporization of the Prostate) on patients on anticoagulants
Time frame: Introperative
Assessment of subjective patient improvement on the International Prostate Symptom Score questionnaire
Time frame: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6 month follow up visits
Assessment of subjective patient improvement on the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) score
Time frame: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6 month follow-up
Measurement of maximum urine flow rate as measured by urine flowmetry
Time frame: Before surgery and 1, 3, 6 month follow-up
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