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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.

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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.