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Simultaneous outlet surgery for bladder stones and BPO: a scoping review from EAU endourology - challenging the traditional approach

  • By

  • Enes Dogan

  • Selim Soytürk

  • Abdullah Altunhan

  • Naeem Bhojani

  • Bhaskar Kumar Somani

  • Kamran Ahmed

  • Thomas RW Herrmann

  • Selcuk Guven

  • April 6, 2026

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    Bladder stones and benign prostatic obstruction often coexist, challenging traditional assumptions about their clinical management.

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    Advancements in endoscopic techniques and medical therapies have diversified treatment options for bladder stones and BPO.

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    The review included 15 studies with 1,233 male patients, evaluating outcomes of simultaneous versus isolated surgical interventions.

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    High stone clearance rates were observed across different surgical strategies, but recurrence and functional outcomes varied significantly.

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    The findings highlight the need for individualized treatment approaches, considering patient-centered factors like quality of life.

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Simultaneous outlet surgery for bladder stones and BPO: a scoping review from EAU endourology - challenging the traditional approach

  • by Enes Dogan, Selim Soytürk, Abdullah Altunhan, Naeem Bhojani, Bhaskar Kumar Somani, Kamran Ahmed, Thomas RW Herrmann, Selcuk Guven

  • April 6, 2026

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