Non-inferiority, randomised, open-label clinical trial on the effectiveness of transurethral microwave thermotherapy compared to prostatic artery embolisation in reducing severe lower urinary tract symptoms in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia: study protocol for the TUMT-PAE-1 trial.

Background: One-fourth of men older than 70 years have lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) that impair their quality of life. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is considered the gold standard for surgical treatment of LUTS caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that cannot be managed conservatively or pharmacologically. However, TURP is only an option for patients fit for surgery and can result in complications.

Hernias in trocar ports following abdominal laparoscopy. A review.

Background: With increasing numbers of laparoscopies in gynecologic surgery as well as the use of larger trocars more post-operative hernias can be expected. Most hernias occur as Richter's hernias without peritoneal lining and contain small or large intestines or omentum. The incidence is around 1%, but rising with increasing size of trocars.