Study on the Treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia Combined with Underactive Bladder Detrusor Contraction by Transurethral Plasma Enucleation of the Prostate

Objective: Exploring the clinical efficacy of transurethral plasma enucleation of the prostate in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia with underactive bladder detrusor contractility. Methods: Retrospective analysis of the clinical data of 68 patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia and underactive detrusor muscle contractility treated by our department from July 2021 to July 2022. The above patients all met the diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia, excluding prostate cancer and urethral stricture. Urodynamics showed a decrease in the contractile force of the bladder detrusor muscle, and the surgical equipment used Olympus bipolar plasma resection equipment method. Divide the above patients into two groups: the experimental group of 34 patients who underwent transurethral plasma enucleation of the prostate and the control group of 34 patients who underwent transurethral plasma resection of the prostate. Evaluate the preoperative clinical baseline level and postoperative observation indicators of the two groups of patients, and compare the statistical differences between the two groups. Results: Both groups of patients successfully completed the surgery, and there were no serious complications such as rectal or bladder perforation during the surgery, with less bleeding. The postoperative QOL, IPSS, Qmax, and residual urine volume of patients undergoing transurethral plasma enucleation and resection of the prostate were significantly improved compared to those before surgery (P 0.05). Conclusion: Transurethral enucleation of the prostate has good efficacy and safety in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia combined with weakened detrusor muscle contractility. Compared with traditional electric resection surgery, the efficacy is more significant. In terms of the main complications of the surgery, although there are slightly more patients with temporary urinary incontinence after prostate enucleation, there is no statistically significant difference compared to after electric resection, and they can recover to normal in the short term.

Bethanechol Remains the Preferred Drug in Suspected Underactive Bladder: Findings from Nation-Wide Prescription Analysis

Background: Bethanechol chloride, a cholinergic agonist, is often prescribed in suspected underactive bladders to improve detrusor contractility, despite its limited clinical efficacy. We investigated the usage pattern of bethanechol in actual practice with the understanding that it would enable the physicians to make an informed decision on the coherent use of bethanechol. Methods: A nation-wide survey was carried out to obtain the responses of the urologists. Out of the 755 urologists approached, 630 survey responses were considered for analysis. Results: Usage of bethanechol was advocated as very common [318 (50.48%)], common [200 (31.75%)], not so common [107 (16.98%)], and rare [5 (0.79%)] in postoperative urinary retention, where it was preferred either exclusively [255 (40.48%)] or along with alpha blockers [247 (39.21%)]. Predilection to use alpha-blocker [247 (39.21%)], alpha-blocker plus naloxone [4 (0.64%)], naloxone [1 (0.16%)], alpha-blocker plus bethanechol plus naloxone [1 (0.16%)] was also observed. It was also preferred individually in pathologies causing urinary retention such as benign prostatic hyperplasia [125 (19.84%)], diabetic neuropathy [82 (13.02%)], neurological diseases [69 (10.95%)], senile bladder [14 (2.22%)], drugs [13 (2.06%)], and infective/inflammatory conditions [6 (0.95%)]. Other [321 (50.95%)] physicians opted to prescribe bethanechol in two or more of the enumerated indications. Bethanechol was prescribed orally as 25 mg thrice daily [441 (70.00%)], 50 mg thrice daily [86 (13.65%)], 25 mg four times daily [59 (9.37%)], and many “strongly agree” and “agree” that its sustained release formulation may offer better treatment compliance [565 (89.68%)], safety [548 (86.99%)], and efficacy [544 (86.35%)]. Conclusion: Bethanechol was the most prescribed drug for the management of postoperative urinary retention and other pathologies suspected to cause underactive bladder.

Underactive bladder:Pathophysiology and clinical significance

Underactive bladder(UAB)is a voiding disorder which generates disabling lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)due to the inability to produce an effective voiding contraction sufficient to empty the bladder.The underlying abnormality,that is usually appreciated when performing urodynamic studies,has been defined by the International Continence Society(ICS)as detrusor underactivity(DUA).DUA is a common yet under-researched bladder dysfunction.The prevalence of DUA in different patient groups suggests that multiple aetiologies are implicated.Currently there is no effective therapeutic approach to treat this condition.An improved understanding of the underlying mechanisms is needed to facilitate the development of new advances in treatment.The purpose of this review is to discuss the epidemiology,pathophysiology,common causes and risk factors potentially leading to DUA;to aid in the appropriate diagnosis of DUA to potentially improve treatment outcomes.

Does urodynamics predict voiding after benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery in patients with detrusor underactivity?

Objective:We sought to determine if urodynamic study(UDS)predicted voiding outcomes in men with detrusor underactivity(DU)and benign prostatic enlargement(BPE)who underwent photovaporization of the prostate(PVP).Methods:Between September 2010 and July 2015,106 male patients with BPE and DU were identified.All patients underwent PVP.Urinary retention was noted by the preoperative necessity for an indwelling or intermittent catheter.Data collection included comorbidities,quality of life(QoL)scores,prostate volume,prostate-specific antigen(PSA),UDS and perioperative outcomes.UDS parameters included volume at first desire to void,volume at first urge to void,volume of severe urge,volume at capacity,compliance,detrusor contractions,maximum urinary flow rate(Qmax),and postvoid residual(PVR).Results:A total of 106 men were included in this analysis,who had urinary retention with a Foley catheter or clean intermittent catheterization(CIC)at the time of surgery.At baseline we found patients who voided had a detrusor pressure at Qmax(Pdet@Qmax)of 10.05±6.45 cmH2O compared to 16.78±12.17 cmH2O in those who did not void(p=0.071).Postoperatively,96(90.6%,mean age 76.9±26.2 years)of patients voided successfully while 10(9.4%,mean age 80.52±9.61 years)of patients remained in urinary retention.Mean baseline Qmax was 4.895±5.452 mL/s and 2.900±3.356 mL/s(p=0.087)in those who voided and did not respectively.PVR was 319.23±330.62 mL in those who voided and 276.88
263.27 mL(p=0.344)in those who did not void.No UDS parameter predicted who would void postoperatively or improvements in QoL.Conclusions:The patients with DU and BPE might be able to successfully void after undergoing PVP regardless of UDS findings.All men who voided had improved international prostate symptom score and QoL scores compared to baseline and these parameters were durable up to 12 months.

Beyond prostate, beyond surgery and beyond urology: The “3Bs” of managing non-neurogenic male lower urinary tract symptoms

Lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS),consisting storage,voiding and postmicturition symptoms,is a comprehensive definition involving symptoms that may occur due to several causes.Instead of simply focusing on the enlarged prostate,more attention has to be paid to the entire urinary tract as well as multiple system comorbidities.Therefore,prostate surgery alone does not necessarily provide adequate management and cross-disciplinary collaborations are sometimes required.Based on current literature,this paper proposes the“3Bs”concept for managing non-neurogenic male LUTS,namely,“beyond prostate”,“beyond surgery”and“beyond urology”.The clinical application of the“3Bs”enables urologists to carry out integrated,individualized and precise medical care for each non-neurogenic male LUTS patient.

Relationship between urodynamic patterns and lower urinary tract symptoms in Chinese women with a non-neurogenic bladder

Objective:To investigate the urodynamic study(UDS)patterns,obstruction status,continence status,and their correlations among neurologically intact women with lower urinary tract symptoms(LUTS)through an epidemiological and logistic regression analyses.Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the UDS data of 3265 neurologically intact women with LUTS(2002e2014).Five UDS patterns were identified:normo-active detrusor/sphincter(NA,or DSI,detrusor/sphincter intact),idiopathic detrusor overactivity(IDO),idiopathic sphincter overactivity(ISO),IDO+ISO,and detrusor underactivity(DUA).Analyses of UDS pattern distribution and stratification were performed(based on a modification of the European Urological Association-Madersbacher classification system),and their correlations with bladder outlet obstruction(BOO)and stress urinary incontinence(SUI)status were evaluated via logistic regression analysis.Results:NA,IDO,IDO+ISO,ISO,and DUA were noted in 927(28.4%),678(20.8%),320(9.8%),689(21.1%),and 651(19.9%)cases,respectively.Moreover,storage,storage+voiding,and voiding symptoms were noted in 62.4%,21.1%,and 16.5% cases,respectively,whereas BOO and SUI were observed in 12.1%and 29.0%cases,respectively.The risk factors for BOO included NA,IDO,ISO,and IDO+ISO,whereas the protective factors against BOO included storage symptoms,SUI,storage+voiding symptoms,and complaint duration within 1e12 months.NA was the only risk factor for SUI,whereas BOO,storage+voiding symptoms,IDO,and storage symptoms were protective factors for SUI.Conclusion:Five UDS patterns were identified among neurologically intact women with LUTS.Functional abnormalities of the detrusor and/or sphincter were the main causes of LUTS,and were correlated with the BOO or SUI status.Thus,the UDS pattern can provide additional information regarding the risk factors for BOO or SUI status,as compared to symptomatic typing.

Suppression of Oxidative Stress of Modified Gongjin-Dan (WSY^1075) in Detrusor Underactivity Rat Model Bladder Outlet Induced by Obstruction

Objective： To investigate the anti-oxidative stress and preventive effect of modified Gongjin-dan （WSY-1075） in a detrusor underactivity rat model. Methods： Rats were randomly allocated to three groups： sham- operated （control）, bladder outlet obstruction-induced detrusor underactivity （BOO-DU）, and BOO-DU with WSY-1075 （WSY） groups. WSY-1075 was orally administrated to rats 200 mg daily for 2 weeks pdor to the operation and 4 weeks after the operation. Bladder outlet obstruction was surgically induced in rats by ligation around the urethra avoiding total obstruction. Cystometrography was conducted on rats in each group for examination of bladders. Results： Compared with the control group, bladder outlet obstruction led to a significant increase in oxidative stress with consequent changes to molecular composition, and decrease in maximal detrusor pressure （P〈0.05）. WSY-1075 treatment significantly suppressed oxidative stress and prevented degenerative and dysfunctional changes in bladder, as compared with BOO-DU group （P〈0.05）. Conclusion： WSY-1075 had beneficial effect on prevention of BOO-DU.

Therapeutic effect observation on acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine in treating detrusor underactivity

Objective:To observe the clinical efficacy of acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine for detrusor underactivity.Methods:A total of 46 male patients with detrusor underactivity who were admitted to our hospital between January and December 2017 were randomized into a control group and an observation group,with 23 cases in each group.The control group received intermittent catheterization and routine nursing,and the observation group was treated with acupuncture plus umbilicus application with Chinese medicine on the basis of the treatment of the control group.The comprehensive efficacy,the improvement of bladder urine residue and maximum flow rate of the two groups were observed.Results:No cases dropped out in the two groups.After the intervention,the total effective rate of the observation group was 78.3%,which was significantly higher than 52.2% of the control group (P<0.05).After intervention,the improvements of bladder urine residue and maximum flow rate in the observation group were statistically different from those in the control group (both P<0.05).Conclusion:The combination of acupuncture and umbilicus application with Chinese medicine added on the basis of intermittent catheterization and routine nursing has a certain effect in treating male patients with detrusor underactivity,and is worth further clinical study.