| EPSRC Reference: |
GR/R74192/01 |
| Title: |
UROCATH - A microengineered tactile urological diagnostic device |
| Principal Investigator: |
Reuben, Professor RL |
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| Department: |
Sch of Engineering and Physical Science |
| Organisation: |
Heriot-Watt University |
| Scheme: |
Standard Research (Pre-FEC) |
| Starts: |
01 August 2002 |
Ends: |
31 January 2006 |
Value (£): |
188,182
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| EPSRC Research Topic Classifications: |
| Med.Instrument.Device& Equip. |
Medical science & disease |
| Microsystems |
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Describe the proposed research in about 200 words.This proposal is for a study to examine the relationship of the compliance of the prostate to its histological characteristics, and to develop a technique for in situ measurement of prostatic compliance. The proposal is related to the detailed diagnosis of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which affects one third of men aged 50 years or over, the incidence increasing with age. BPH can lead to bladder outflow obstruction leading to troublesome symptoms and in the extreme a complete inability to pass urine. Various treatment options exist for patients with symptomatic BPH, ranging from orally ministered medications to surgical intervention. Currently no accurate means exists of assessing which treatment modality is most suitable for an individual patient. This may lead to a trial of medical therapy prior to subsequent surgical intervention -'a treatment cascade' of increasing cwt, which is clearly undesirable in times of restricted healthcare resources.The goal of this project is to design and build a microengineered probe, which may be delivered by a cystoscope or catheter, to take a measurement of prostatic compliance. This measurement may then direct therapeutic efforts more efficiently and effectively from the time of presentation of the patient, thus avoiding the'treatment cascade' and allowing for better use of healthcare resources.
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http://www.hw.ac.uk |