Investigating trends in interest for benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery options using Google Trends

Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis. 2024 Mar;27(1):150-152. doi: 10.1038/s41391-023-00692-0. Epub 2023 Jul 8.

Abstract

Understanding patient interest among surgical options is challenging. We used Google Trends to analyze interest in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) surgeries recommended for prostate volumes <80 cc. Google Trends was queried with five BPH surgeries. Final rank of search terms was TURP, UroLift, Rezum, Aquablation, and Greenlight. Google Trends can be an effective tool for evaluating public interest trends in BPH surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms* / surgery
  • Male
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia* / surgery
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Search Engine
  • Transurethral Resection of Prostate*