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Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Dr. Zachary Weik, DSc, MHS, PA-C
Abstract
BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged, which can cause LUTS. This review explores recent literature regarding sexual function outcomes of Aquablation, a novel surgical modality in the treatment of BPH, in comparison to HoLEP, an emerging standard. A literature search was performed through PubMed and a total of seven articles are discussed. Results show that while Aquablation preserves some degree of ejaculatory function, it is neither inferior nor explicitly more efficacious than HoLEP due to limitations in available studies that directly compare the two modalities. Erectile dysfunction is not significantly impacted by both procedures.
Recommended Citation
Chung, Connie, "In Middle-Aged to Aged Patients With BPH, How Efficacious is Aquablation Compared to HoLEP in Improving Postoperative Outcomes Related to Sexual Function?" (2024). Capstone Showcase. 20.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2024/pa/20
In Middle-Aged to Aged Patients With BPH, How Efficacious is Aquablation Compared to HoLEP in Improving Postoperative Outcomes Related to Sexual Function?
BPH is a condition in which the prostate gland is enlarged, which can cause LUTS. This review explores recent literature regarding sexual function outcomes of Aquablation, a novel surgical modality in the treatment of BPH, in comparison to HoLEP, an emerging standard. A literature search was performed through PubMed and a total of seven articles are discussed. Results show that while Aquablation preserves some degree of ejaculatory function, it is neither inferior nor explicitly more efficacious than HoLEP due to limitations in available studies that directly compare the two modalities. Erectile dysfunction is not significantly impacted by both procedures.