Plain-English translation of NCT06983444 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial compares two different surgical approaches to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—an enlarged prostate that causes urinary problems. One approach is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), which has been the standard surgery for many years. The other is called transurethral enucleation of the prostate (TUEP), a newer technique that researchers believe may be safer with fewer complications. The study will help doctors understand which approach works best for patients.
While the traditional TURP surgery is effective, it carries risks of serious complications and requires longer hospital stays and catheter use. The newer enucleation technique appears to be equally effective but with better safety and shorter recovery times, so researchers want to directly compare the two to confirm which offers the best balance of results and safety.
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If you join this study, you will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two surgical procedures—either traditional TURP or the newer TUEP technique. Both surgeries are performed under anesthesia by specialists, and both are minimally invasive, meaning the surgeon works through your urethra rather than making cuts in your body. After surgery, researchers will follow your recovery and monitor your urinary symptoms, catheter use, and any complications to compare how well each approach works.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 2, 2026 · Not medical advice
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