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Feasibility of Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate After Prior Prostate Intervention for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the safety and outcomes of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) in patients with a history of prior surgical prostate intervention, and to compare these results with the patients without previous prostate intervention. Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database at a tertiary-level center in Texas. From August 2015 to February 2025, 1876 patients underwent HoLEP, 143 had previous prostate surgery. These w


Study on Symptom Management Theory-Based Nursing Treatment Model for Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy: A Single-Center, Retrospective Experience
Abstract Background and Aims: Radical prostatectomy is the key for localised prostate cancer, but postoperative urinary incontinence and chronic pain impair outcomes. Enhancing perioperative care improves prognosis. This single-centre retrospective study evaluated a symptom management theory-based nursing model for radical prostatectomy patients. Methods: A total of 165 patients were divided into the control (routine care, n = 75) and observation (symptom management nursing,


A Positive Association Between Frailty and Overactive Bladder in United States Adults
ABSTRACT Background Frailty has been associated with numerous chronic diseases. However, the relationship between frailty and overactive bladder (OAB) has not been thoroughly examined. This study aims to explore the association between frailty and OAB in a large-scale population. Methods Data from 11 888 participants aged 20 years or older, who were part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2007 to 2018, were analyzed. The frailty index was ca
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