In a face-off against tamsulosin, the implant therapy was associated with greater resolution of symptoms.
Men with lower urinary tract symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate report better outcomes from a surgical implant than with a commonly prescribed drug for the condition, according to, men who received the intervention experienced greater improvements in urinary symptoms, as well as ejaculatory and erectile function.
The average age of men receiving the drug was 61.6 years, compared with 63.8 years for those undergoing the implant. Using another measure, Roehrborn's group found that 76% of men who received the implant reported improvements in urinary symptoms, compared with 60% of those taking medication. In addition, 87% reported that the implant prevented their symptoms from worsening vs 74% of those taking tamsulosin.Roehrborn said men who underwent the procedure reported more symptoms, such as burning and blood in the urine, after treatment than did the men taking medication .
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