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Baseline Participant Characteristics.
| Variable | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age, years | 57 (10.4) |
| PSA, ng/ml | 4.6 (2.1) |
| TRUS volume, ml | 35.9 (13.8) |
| IPSS | 28.1 (5.2) |
| QoL score | 4.7 (1) |
| Qmax, ml/s | 10.2 (5.1) |
| PVR, ml | 114.2 (71.4) |
| IIEF-5 | 11.9 (4.1) |
Note. PSA = prostate specific antigen; TRUS = transrectal ultrasound; IPSS = International Prostate Symptom Score; QoL = quality of life; Qmax = maximum flow rate; PVR = postvoid residual urine; IIEF-5 = International Index of Erectile Function.
