What question did this study set out to answer?

To analyze factors affecting the adoption of minimally invasive surgical treatments for BPH in Italy.

February 19, 2026Minerva Urology and Nephrology0 citations

Trends for ejaculatory sparing and minimally invasive surgical treatments adoption for lower urinary tract symptoms related to BPH in Italy: screenshot from the Italian society of urology (SIU) benign research network

AMA. Mari LCLuca CINDOLO CFCristian FIORI

Key Points

To analyze factors affecting the adoption of minimally invasive surgical treatments for BPH in Italy.
Conducted an interim analysis of data from the SIU benign research network.
Assessed influence of prostate size, age, comorbidities, and functional profiles on treatment adoption.
Described baseline selection patterns without postoperative outcomes.
MIST adoption is significantly influenced by prostate size and comorbidities.
Future analyses will provide detailed postoperative outcomes.

Abstract

This interim analysis shows that MIST adoption in Italy is influenced by prostate size, age, comorbidities, and functional profiles. The findings describe baseline selection patterns only, with postoperative outcomes to be reported in future analyses.

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