Using a Drug-Coated Balloon to Treat BPH

madman · Aug 24, 2023

In this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Alterman discuss Optilume BPH, a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate. Optilume BPH is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants. The doctors explain the procedure and its benefits, including improved flow rate and preservation of sexual function. They also highlight the positive results from clinical trials and the potential impact of Optilume BPH in the field of minimally invasive prostate treatments.

Key takeaways:

*Optilume BPH is a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate.

*It is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants.

*The procedure involves a pre-dilation step followed by the use of the drug-coated balloon to split the prostate and deliver the medication.

*Optilume BPH offers promising results, including significant improvement in flow rate and durable outcomes.

*The treatment is minimally invasive, outpatient, and has a short recovery time.

madman · Aug 24, 2023

Optilume BPH System launches globally in the urology market

https://www.urologytimes.com/view/optilume-bph-system-officially-launches-on-world-urology-market World's first use of Optilume BPH System, a minimally invasive therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms due to BPH, performed successfully. The system combines mechanical dilation with a...

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madman · Aug 24, 2023

Canadian Urological Association guideline: MLUTS/BPH

UPDATE – Canadian Urological Association guideline: Male lower urinary tract symptoms/ benign prostatic hyperplasia (2022) Dean Elterman, Mélanie Aubé-Peterkin, Howard Evans, Hazem Elmansy, Malek Meskawi, Kevin C. Zorn, Naeem Bhojani Introduction The current document summarizes the...

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PeterB · Jun 22, 2024

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In this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Alterman discuss Optilume BPH, a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate. Optilume BPH is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants. The doctors explain the procedure and its benefits, including improved flow rate and preservation of sexual function. They also highlight the positive results from clinical trials and the potential impact of Optilume BPH in the field of minimally invasive prostate treatments.

Key takeaways:

*Optilume BPH is a new treatment for benign enlargement of the prostate.

*It is a drug-coated balloon that does not require surgery or permanent implants.

*The procedure involves a pre-dilation step followed by the use of the drug-coated balloon to split the prostate and deliver the medication.

*Optilume BPH offers promising results, including significant improvement in flow rate and durable outcomes.

*The treatment is minimally invasive, outpatient, and has a short recovery time.

Im wondering if this technology works on larger prostate

madman · Jun 22, 2024

PeterB said:
Im wondering if this technology works on larger prostate

In the PINNACLE study all participants had symptomatic BPH and a prostate size between 20 g-80 g.

Optilume BPH catheter system

The Optilume BPH Catheter System is a non-surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in aging men. It involves balloon dilation and localized transfer of paclitaxel to maintain patency. The procedure is performed using rigid cystoscopy in an office setting, without general...

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*While there is no theoretical upper limit in size, the device has been studied in prostate glands between 30 cc-80 cc. Efficacy in 100+ cc prostates would be an area for future research

Figure 2. The Optilume BPH DCB is precision matched to prostate size based on TRUS measurements.