The Effect of Transurethral Needle Ablation on Symptoms of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome - A Pilot Study

Abstract

Objective: We evaluated the effects of transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) in chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS). Material and methods: CPPS patients were subjected to TUNA (n = 21) or sham therapy (urethrocystoscopy) (n = 6). Digital rectal examination and transrectal ultrasound were performed. Prostate-specific antigen and urine were analysed before and 1 month after treatment. Symptoms, the DAN-PSS-1 questionnaire, urine flow, residual urine volume, medication and a subjective estimation of the effect of treatment were evaluated during a follow-up period of 12 months. Results: In both groups the maximal urine flow increased and the DAN-PSS-1 score decreased, but the decrease in the DANPSS-1 score was significant (p

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