Dr. Chughtai on next research steps with saw palmetto extract for BPH/LUTS

Support for the NICE recommendation included 5-year results from the WATER trial, which showed that Aquablation had strong efficacy and safety vs transurethral resection of the prostate in patients with BPH.

The data were presented at the recent American Urological Association Annual Meeting.

Both the LUTS/BPH and testicular cancer guidelines were updated based on the availability of new literature, as identified through an AUA Update Literature Review process.

“Even though there [are] many therapies that one can do, it's not a sign of anything ominous for most men,” says Kevin T. McVary, MD, FACS.

Questions spanned urologic conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia, overactive bladder, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, Peyronie disease, and recurrent urinary tract infections.

“Aquablation is safe and effective based on several years of research,” said urologist Zein K. Nakhoda, MD.