Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Urology
Manuscript ID	123397
DOI	10.5410/wjcu.123397
Country	Uganda

Category	Urology & Nephrology
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Symptom scores and clinical measures in benign prostatic hyperplasia
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Jackson Kakooza, Theoneste Hakizimana, Michael Mugenyi, Prosper Akankwasa, Catherine R Lewis, Enock Mukiibi, Joseph Ssebamala, Sura Daniels Elias, Eltahir Ahmed Eltahir, Nick Okwi and Bienfait Vahwere Mumbere
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Corresponding Author	Bienfait Vahwere Mumbere, Chairman, Department of Surgery, Kampala International University, Western Campus, Ishaka PO BOX 71, Bushenyi, Uganda. drbienfaitmumbere@gmail.com
Key Words	Benign prostatic hyperplasia; International prostate symptom score; Lower urinary tract symptoms; Meta-analysis; Prostate volume; Post-void residual urine; Quality of life
Core Tip	Benign prostatic hyperplasia causes lower urinary tract symptoms and impaired quality of life. This meta-analysis shows that the International Prostate Symptom Score is strongly associated with quality-of-life impairment, while prostate volume and post-void residual urine are moderately and incompletely associated with symptom severity. The findings support integrated assessment using symptom scoring, prostate volume, post-void residual urine, intravesical prostatic protrusion grading, and uroflowmetry, where available, rather than reliance on one parameter.
Citation	Kakooza J, Hakizimana T, Mugenyi M, Akankwasa P, Lewis CR, Mukiibi E, Ssebamala J, Elias SD, Eltahir EA, Okwi N, Mumbere BV. Symptom scores and clinical measures in benign prostatic hyperplasia. World J Clin Urol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.5410/wjcu.123397
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Received	2026-05-18 09:53
Peer-Review Started	2026-05-18 09:53
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Revised	2026-05-30 07:17
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-11 06:31
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