Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Transurethral thermotherapy using the Prostatron device.

J J de la Rosette1, M L Blute, F Desgrandchamp

  • 1Department of Urology, University Hospital Nijmegen, P.O. Box 9101, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands. J.delaRosette@uro.azn.nl

World Journal of Urology
|June 21, 2002
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Reply by Authors.

The Journal of urology·2019
Same author

A biopsy-integrated algorithm for determining Gleason 6 upgrading risk stratifies risk of active surveillance failure in prostate cancer.

World journal of urology·2016
Same author

Cryoablation of small kidney tumors.

International journal of surgery (London, England)·2016
Same author

Standardization of definitions in focal therapy of prostate cancer: report from a Delphi consensus project.

World journal of urology·2016
Same author

Safety and Efficacy of Bipolar Versus Monopolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate in Patients with Large Prostates or Severe Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms: Post Hoc Analysis of a European Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial.

The Journal of urology·2015
Same author

Focal therapy for prostate cancer: current status and future perspectives.

Minerva urologica e nefrologica = The Italian journal of urology and nephrology·2015

Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) offers effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Low-energy TUMT suits smaller prostates with mild symptoms, while high-energy TUMT is better for larger prostates and severe obstruction.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition causing lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is a minimally invasive treatment option for BPH.
  • TUMT utilizes microwave energy to heat and ablate prostatic tissue.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review available data on low- and high-energy TUMT for BPH treatment.
  • To provide a perspective on patient selection and future developments in TUMT.
  • To compare the efficacy of different TUMT energy modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of clinical studies evaluating low- and high-energy TUMT.
  • Analysis of patient parameters and treatment outcomes.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Comparison of efficacy based on prostate size and obstruction severity.

    • Main Results:

    • Both low- and high-energy TUMT software modalities have demonstrated clinical effectiveness.
    • Low-energy TUMT is suitable for smaller prostates with lower-grade obstruction and mild symptoms.
    • High-energy TUMT is effective for deobstruction in larger prostates with moderate to severe obstruction.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient selection is crucial for optimizing TUMT outcomes.
    • Baseline parameters can predict response to high-energy TUMT, but total energy delivered is key.
    • Future research should focus on quantifying prostate vascularization and histology, and on reducing treatment time and morbidity.