Efficacy and Safety of Endourological Surgery for Managing Overactive Bladder Symptoms in Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

International Neurourology Journal 2026 Open access

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Authors: Carlo Giulioni, Angelo Cafarelli, Pietro Piazza, Luca Spinozzi, Savio Domenico Pandolfo, Enrico Sicignano, Giacomo Maria Pirola, Simone Scarcella, Valentina Maurizi, Jeremy Yuen-Chun Teoh, Vineet Gauhar, Daniele Castellani
DOI: 10.5213/inj.2550188.094
Cited by: 1
References: 37

Abstract

PURPOSE: To systematically review the outcomes of endoscopic surgery in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) associated with preoperative overactive bladder (OAB) symptoms. METHODS: Literature search was conducted on 12th May 2025 including PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, and Scopus database. Complication rates were assessed using the Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel Method with the random effect model and reported as odds ratio, 95% confidence interval (CI), and P-values. Analyses were 2-tailed and the significance was set at P

Fields of Study & Subjects

Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research Pelvic floor disorders treatments Sexual function and dysfunction studies

Publication details

Journal / source
International Neurourology Journal
Publisher
Korean Continence Society
Volume
30
Issue
1
Pages
44–56
Publication date
27 March 2026
Language
EN