Nature

Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate has poor long-term efficacy

Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate (TUNA) was heralded as a minimally invasive alternative to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), but is now marketed as an alternative to ...
Nature

Is transurethral needle ablation a safe and effective treatment for lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPH?

ALPHA BLOCKERS or 5-ALPHA REDUCTASE INHIBITORS are first-line treatments for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For patients who fail to respond to ...
MedPage Today

Overactive Bladder and Dysuria Following Transurethral Interventions for Benign Prostatic Enlargement

—A recent meta-analysis of 35 studies showed that TURP was associated with lower odds of early and persistent LUTS compared with ablation and enucleation. After surgery for benign prostatic ...
Healthline

Is TULSA-PRO Covered by Medicare?

Transurethral ultrasound ablation (TULSA) procedures are performed using the TULSA-PRO system when treating people who have prostate disease, including an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. There ...