ProstaLund AB announced that transurethral intraprostatic injections of anesthetics with Schelin Catheter®? enhance the minimally invasiveness of water vapor therapy. Current analgesic approach for water vapor therapy is transrectal periprostatic block (PNB) or general sedation.

PNB is uncomfortable and holds a risk of infection. Sedation poses safety risks and presence of an anesthesiology team. Use of transurethral intrapro static anesthesia (TUIA) using Schelin Catheter provides a non-invasive, efficient technique for out-patient, office-based procedures.

both studies that were presented; Multicenter study evaluating the safety and feasibility of Transurethral Intraprostatic Injections of Anesthetics (TUIA) delivered via an innovative catheter to perform minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign prostatic obstructions. TUIA with Schelin Catheter enhances the treatment and optimizes the need for equipment and set-up. Moreover, adding cortisone to the anesthetics showed a significant reduction of dysuria and catheter discomfort compared to standard general anesthesia and TUIA with only anesthetics.