Open AccessAssessing the Safety and Efficacy of the ClearRing™ Implant for the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in a Canine Model
Author(s) -
Yair Feld,
Shai Golan,
Ilan Leibovitch
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
current urology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.476
H-Index - 13
eISSN - 1661-7657
pISSN - 1661-7649
DOI - 10.1159/000447220
Subject(s) - medicine , implant , urethra , hyperplasia , cystoscopy , prostate , urology , urinary retention , transurethral resection of the prostate , urethral stricture , surgery , prostatic urethra , urinary system , cancer
Transurethral resection of the prostate is the most common procedure for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Although effective, transurethral resection of the prostate can be associated with side effects including prolonged recovery, storage and voiding symptoms, risk of acute urinary retention.