Ejaculatory Function and Clinical Outcomes Following Robotic Aquablation for Prostatic Bladder Outflow Obstruction: A Retrospective Real-World Cohort Study Protocol
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Introduction
Aquablation for surgical treatment of benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) causing bladder outflow obstruction (BOO) has demonstrated good functional outcomes, even for large glands, with high rates of ejaculatory preservation reported. This is a protocol for a study that aims to review real-world outcomes of ejaculatory preservation or restoration post-Aquablation in an unselected cohort and compare to published clinical trial outcomes.
Methods
Retrospective data will be collected from a prospectively maintained consecutive case series of patients who underwent Aquablation, in a single UK centre. The primary outcome is ejaculatory function subjectively reported by patients post-operatively, and classified as: antegrade ejaculation, retrograde/low volume ejaculation, anejaculation or not sexually active. Secondary outcomes are International Prostate Symptom Severity (IPSS), Quality of Life (QoL) Score, post-void residual (PVR), and incontinence. Descriptive and comparative statistical tests will be performed.
Conclusions
This is a protocol for a study to review real-world ejaculatory function and clinical outcomes following robotic Aquablation for prostatic bladder outflow obstruction and compare to published clinical trial outcomes.
