Effect of Anesthesia Techniques on Quality of Recovery Scores in HOLEP Surgery

Launched by TC ERCIYES UNIVERSITY · Jun 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how different types of anesthesia affect recovery quality and patient satisfaction for men undergoing a specific type of prostate surgery called Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP). The research will compare three anesthesia methods: general anesthesia, spinal anesthesia, and a combination of spinal and epidural anesthesia. Participants will be asked to fill out a questionnaire about their recovery experience both before and after the surgery.

To be eligible for this study, participants must be male patients scheduled for HoLEP surgery due to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia, which is an enlargement of the prostate. They also need to agree to participate in the study. However, those with cognitive impairments, who are taking certain medications, or who might need a change in anesthesia during the surgery won't be included. This study is not yet recruiting participants, but it aims to provide valuable insights into how anesthesia choices can improve recovery for older men after their surgery.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients scheduled for HOLEP surgery due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• • Patients who consent to participate in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Refusal to participate in the study
• • Presence of cognitive impairment
• • Use of psychoactive medications
• • Failure of the intraoperative anesthesia technique and necessity to change the anesthesia method
• • Requirement for reoperation or admission to the intensive care unit
• • Voluntary withdrawal from the study