The role of 5‐alpha reductase inhibitors in transurethral resection of the prostate: a meta‐analysis of randomised controlled trials
Preoperative administration of 5ARIs significantly reduces intraoperative blood loss and risk of requiring blood transfusion in patients undergoing TURP for BPH. Even short durations (2 weeks) of 5ARI therapy can significantly reduce prostate vascularity.
Authors
- Cian Hehir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8437-1447)
- Niall F. Davis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5298-1475)
- Gavin Calpin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0266-2038)
- Orla Cullivan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5217-6807)
- Gavin Dowling
- Gordon Daly
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- British Journal of Urology
- Published
- 2026-01-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/bju.70117
- Primary Topic
- Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00