Using a Drug-Coated Balloon to Treat BPH

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In this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Alterman discuss Optilume BPH, a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate. Optilume BPH is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants. The doctors explain the procedure and its benefits, including improved flow rate and preservation of sexual function. They also highlight the positive results from clinical trials and the potential impact of Optilume BPH in the field of minimally invasive prostate treatments.


Key takeaways:

*Optilume BPH is a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate.

*It is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants.

*The procedure involves a pre-dilation step followed by the use of the drug-coated balloon to split the prostate and deliver the medication.

*Optilume BPH offers promising results, including significant improvement in flow rate and durable outcomes.

*The treatment is minimally invasive, outpatient, and has a short recovery time.

 

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Optilume BPH System launches globally in the urology market - Excel Male TRT Forum

https://www.urologytimes.com/view/optilume-bph-system-officially-launches-on-world-urology-market World's first use of Optilume BPH System, a minimally invasive therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH, performed successfully. The system combines mechanical dilation with a...

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Canadian Urological Association guideline: MLUTS/BPH - Excel Male TRT Forum

UPDATE – Canadian Urological Association guideline: Male lower urinary tract symptoms/ benign prostatic hyperplasia (2022) Dean Elterman, Mélanie Aubé-Peterkin, Howard Evans, Hazem Elmansy, Malek Meskawi, Kevin C. Zorn, Naeem Bhojani Introduction The current document summarizes the...

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In this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Alterman discuss Optilume BPH, a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate. Optilume BPH is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants. The doctors explain the procedure and its benefits, including improved flow rate and preservation of sexual function. They also highlight the positive results from clinical trials and the potential impact of Optilume BPH in the field of minimally invasive prostate treatments.


Key takeaways:

*Optilume BPH is a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate.

*It is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants.

*The procedure involves a pre-dilation step followed by the use of the drug-coated balloon to split the prostate and deliver the medication.

*Optilume BPH offers promising results, including significant improvement in flow rate and durable outcomes.

*The treatment is minimally invasive, outpatient, and has a short recovery time.

Im wondering if this technology works on larger prostate

 

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Im wondering if this technology works on larger prostate

In the PINNACLE study all participants had symptomatic BPH and a prostate size between 20 g-80 g.

Optilume BPH catheter system - Excel Male TRT Forum

The Optilume BPH Catheter System is a non-surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in aging men. It involves balloon dilation and localized transfer of paclitaxel to maintain patency. The procedure is performed using rigid cystoscopy in an office setting, without general...

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*While there is no theoretical upper limit in size, the device has been studied in prostate glands between 30 cc-80 cc. Efficacy in 100+ cc prostates would be an area for future research




Figure 2. The Optilume BPH DCB is precision matched to prostate size based on TRUS measurements.

Optilume® BPH Catheter System Data from the PINNACLE Trial - Excel Male TRT Forum

Steven A. Kaplan, MD, joins E. David Crawford, MD, Editor-in-Chief of Grand Rounds in Urology, to discuss the results of the PINNACLE trial published in the September 2023 issue of the Journal of Urology. The PINNACLE trial was a Phase 3 study examining the effectiveness of treating benign...

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