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BETTY: BEnign Prostatic Hyperplasia Transperineal Targeted Microwave therapY
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
Summary
This is a pilot study on applying 3D-Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Microwave needle ablation for men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Official title: 3D-Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Microwave Needle Ablation for Men With Symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
50 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
12
Start Date
2022-09-08
Completion Date
2026-03-31
Last Updated
2025-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
3D-Ultrasound-Guided Transperineal Microwave needle ablation of BPH
The procedure will consist of a focal, transperineal, targeted microwave ablation of prostate adenoma. Surgical planning using 3D transrectal ultrasound and real-time monitoring of the ablation would preserve key anatomical landmarks such as the bladder neck, prostatic urethra and verumontanum. The Organ-Based Tracking (OBT®) patented technology would provide a 3D prostate model to facilitate real-time navigation-guided ablation and accurate mapping of treatment zone. The procedure will be conducted under general anaesthesia, spinal anaesthesia, or monitored anaesthetic care / sedation. An average number of one to three microwave ablations per lobe is expected, depending on the size and shape of each prostate. The microwave ablation parameters will be chosen intraoperatively. A urinary catheter may be necessary immediately after the procedure. Patients are planned to be discharged on the same day or the day after when they are fit for discharge.
Locations (1)
Prince of Wales Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong