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Transurethral Prostate Resection (TURP) vs. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE)
Sponsor: Uppsala University
Summary
This study focuses on the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia which causes lower urinary tract symptoms. The purpose of the research project is to evaluate PAE in terms of both medical and health economic outcomes. To evaluate whether there are any differences in effect (IPSS), complications, costs and perceived quality of life compared with TUR-P.
Official title: Transurethral Prostate Resection (TURP) vs. Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): Open Multicentric Randomized Study for Evaluation of Outcomes, Complications, and Health Economics
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
45 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
104
Start Date
2022-10-01
Completion Date
2029-12
Last Updated
2026-10-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Prostate Artery Embolization
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is performed by experienced interventional radiologists. The method involves catheterization of the prostate vessels superselectively with two to three French microcatheters. PAE is performed with microspheres of 250 to 400 µm in size.
Transurethral Prostate Resection (TURP)
Under general/regional anesthesia, a resectoscope is inserted into the urethra that carries an electric metal loop (monopolar or bipolar diathermy) that is used to cut and extract the prostate tissue.
Locations (4)
Helsingborgs Hospital
Helsingborg, Region Skånes, Sweden
Mälarsjukhuset
Eskilstuna, Region Sörmland, Sweden
Lasarettet i Enköping
Enköping, Region Uppsala, Sweden
Region Vastmanland Hospital
Västerås, Västmanland County, Sweden