Online interest in surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia using Google trends

ConclusionsA shift in online interest towards minimally invasive surgical therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia was demonstrated in the US and worldwide and parallels clinical practice patterns, such as HoLEP and Urolift surgical volumes in Indiana and Australia, respectively. Google Trends can be used in real-time to gauge online interest for surgical procedures and help guide physician –patient counseling.
Source: World Journal of Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Source Type: research