The objective of this study is to compare a new surgical technique for HoLEP that will allow for sparing of ejaculation post-HoLEP.
The primary aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of ejaculatory-sparing HoLEP (ES-HoLEP) in preserving ejaculation while also maintaining good urinary outcomes.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
48
The ejaculatory sparing technique involves sparing the distal apex of the prostate in particular the anterior portion of the prostate which will allow for coaptation necessary for antegrade ejaculation.
Northwestern University
Chicago, Illinois, United States
RECRUITINGIncidence of retrograde ejaculation
Patient reported incidence of experiencing retrograde ejaculation
Time frame: 1 year
Ejaculatory satisfaction
Patient reported satisfaction of ejaculation using Male Sexual Health Questionnaire - Ejaculatory Dysfunction (MSHQ-EjD) questionnaire. The MSHQ-EjD-SF evaluates the following parameters in regards to ejaculation: Frequency, Force, Volume and Bother (How much are you bothered by any ejaculation difficulties) on a 6-point Likert scale (typically scored 0 to 5). Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better ejaculatory function, while lower scores denote dysfunction and a greater level of personal distress regarding one's ejaculatory function.
Time frame: 1 year
Sexual satisfaction
Patient reported sexual satisfaction using the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire. The Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) contains 5 questions that is individually scored on a scale of 0 to 5. The SHIM score is calculated by adding up the scores of the 5 individual questions. Interpretation: Higher scores indicate better erectile function, while lower scores denote erectile dysfunction. A total score of 21 or less indicates that erectile dysfunction is present and should be addressed with a healthcare provider.
Time frame: 1 year
Urinary satisfaction
Patient reported urinary satisfaction using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire. The International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) is calculated by asking patients to rate 7 urinary symptoms over the past month on a scale from 0 to 5. These scores are simply added together to yield a total symptom severity score ranging from 0 to 35. An 8th question measures overall Quality of Life (QoL) but is not factored into the numerical total. Interpretation: the total score range is from 0 to 35. The total score indicates symptom severity: 0-7: Mildly symptomatic 8-19: Moderately symptomatic 20-35: Severely symptomatic
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Time frame: 1 year
Urinary satisfaction
Patient reported urinary satisfaction using the Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index (M-ISI) questionnaires. The M-ISI (Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index) questionnaire is a 10-item clinical tool used to evaluate the severity of urinary incontinence and how much it bothers the patient. It is calculated by assigning scores (0 to 4) to each answer and summing them across two primary domains. Total M-ISI Severity Domain (Items 1-8): Sum of the scores for the first 8 questions. This evaluates incontinence subdomains (Stress Urinary Incontinence, Urgency Urinary Incontinence, and Pad Use). Possible score range 0 to 32. Bother Domain (Items 9-10): Sum of the scores for questions 9 and 10. This measures the emotional and physical impact of the leakage. Possible score range 0 to 8. Interpretation: Higher scores indicate the individual is likely incontinent or has experience with incontinence.
Time frame: 1 year