The purpose of this study is to compare two different types of scopes that can be used for HoLEP. HoLEP is performed through the urethra using a Laser scope to remove obstructing prostate tissue. Laser scopes come in different sizes (diameters).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
152
24F Laser with HoLEP
28 F Laser with HoLEP
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Surgery Time difference between the 24F laser scope and the 28F laser scope
comparing operative time between the 24F and the 28F laser scope groups.
Time frame: Day 0
Surgeon evaluation of Laser scopes flow rate
Internal survey within REDCap to be completed by the surgeon using the scope. The survey will ask the surgeon the following questions after every surgery 1\) How was the flow through the scope? a. 1) Poor 2) Problematic 3) Mediocre 4) Adequate 5) Good
Time frame: Day 0
Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope visualization
Internal survey within REDCap to be completed by the surgeon using the scope. The survey will ask the surgeon the following questions after every surgery 2\) How was the visualization? a. 1) Poor 2) Problematic 3) Mediocre 4) Adequate 5) Good
Time frame: Day 0
Surgeon evaluation of Laser scope bladder injury
Internal survey within REDCap to be completed by the surgeon using the scope. The survey will ask the surgeon the following questions after every surgery 3\) Did bladder injury occur? a. 1) Yes 2) No
Time frame: Day 0
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