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Outcome and Patient Experiences After Transurethral Resection and Bipolar Enucleation of the Prostate - a Multi-center, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Sponsor: Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Summary
In this randomized controlled trial, we will evaluate if bipolar enucleation of the prostate (BEEP) is associated with better urinary voiding outcome than transurethral resection (TURP) in men with enlarged prostate referred to surgery. In addition we will investigate the association between symptom relief and the amount of removed tissue and if patients experience differ between the two methods. Finally, we will assess cost-effectiveness of BEEP compared to TURP. The main outcome for comparison of the two surgical methods is International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) assessed at 12-month follow-up. The primary outcome to assess patient experience is measured with the questionnaire Nordic Patients Experience Questionnaire (NORPEQ). Cost-effectiveness will be measured with incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER).
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
Any - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2025-09-25
Completion Date
2028-12
Last Updated
2026-05-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Transurethral resection of the prostate.
The study compares two surgical treatments for voiding problems in men with enlarged prostate.
Bipolar enucleation of the prostate
Men with intermediate sized prostate and voiding problems are randomized to two different treatment modalities.
Locations (2)
Innlandet Hospital Trust
Hamar, Norway
Akershus University Hospital
Lørenskog, Norway