Comparison 19.
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
| Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Prostatitis symptoms (NIH‐CPSI total) | 2 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 1.1 70 °C vs 55 °C | 1 | 39 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐1.10 [‐6.50, 4.30] |
| 1.2 Compared to control | 1 | 20 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] |
| 2 Prostatitis symptoms: pain subscore | 1 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 3 Prostatitis symptoms: micturition subscore | 1 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 4 Prostatitis symptoms: quality of life subscore | 1 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Totals not selected | |
| 5 Urinary symptoms | 2 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
| 5.1 70 °C vs 55 °C | 1 | 39 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | ‐2.10 [‐6.34, 2.14] |
| 5.2 Compared to control | 1 | 20 | Mean Difference (IV, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.0 [0.0, 0.0] |