HypnoVR®in minimally invasive surgical techniques (MISTs) for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS): a safe, sedation-reducing tool improving patient experience
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Minimally invasive surgical techniques (MISTs) are becoming an increasingly popular outpatient treatment option for lower urinary tract symptoms. Although generally well-tolerated, MISTs may cause periprocedural discomfort. Virtual reality devices (VRDs) have been shown to reduce patient-reported pain during several procedures. This study aims to evaluate whether the use of VRD during MISTs could improve perioperative endovenous sedation needs of a VRD during MISTs in a case-control design.
METHODS
We retrospectively analyzed patient data from MISTs performed between January 2024 and July 2025 at a single referral center (ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy). Procedures were conducted with or without a VRD (HypnoVR®, Strasbourg, France), based on patient preference and device availability. Patients were grouped into MISTs without VRD (group 1) and MISTs with VRD (group 2). Periprocedural data, endovenous sedation needs, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score for pain, use of additional painkiller drugs after the procedure, and complication rate have been addressed.
RESULTS
Twenty-one procedures with VRD and 66 control procedures were analyzed. Groups were comparable in age, prostate volume, PSA, indwelling catheter presence, and type of MIST. Median (IQR) prostate volume was 41 (30-56) mL in group 1 and 36 (30-45) mL in group 2. MIST distribution was similar, though iTIND procedures were more frequent with VRD. Endovenous sedation rate was higher…
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Evidence Hub reads this as a case-control, done in people. Its evidence level is 4 of 5 (Low · observational). Observational designs can show an association but not prove cause.
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