Minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

The armamentarium of minimally invasive treatment modalities for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia has constantly increased during the past decade. The energy sources used range from micro-/radiofrequency waves to high-intensity focused ultrasound, laser vaporization/coagulation/resection and electrosurgical techniques. Each of these devices has its particular advantages and disadvantages. At present, the most intensively studied techniques are interstitial laser coagulation, holmium laser resection and new approaches to transurethral electrosurgery.