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[Treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy using balloon dilation]
K Nakamura1, N Nakajima, T Hihara
1Department of Urology, Isehara Kyodo Hospital.
Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|November 1, 1991
Summary
Balloon dilation of the prostatic urethra offers a safe and effective treatment for high-risk benign prostatic hypertrophy patients. This minimally invasive procedure showed promising results in improving urinary symptoms and flow rates.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Context:
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) management
- High-risk patients unsuitable for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
Purpose:
- Evaluate the safety and effectiveness of balloon dilation of the prostatic urethra for BPH in high-risk patients.
Summary:
- Ten high-risk patients (mean age 77.8 years) with BPH, including 6 with urinary retention, underwent balloon dilation.
- Procedures involved a 75 Fr balloon inflated twice for 10 minutes at 3 atmospheres under spinal anesthesia.
- Short-term results showed 5 patients improved in uroflowmetry and symptoms, 3 improved symptomatically, and 2 saw no benefit.
- One-year follow-up indicated persistent improvement in 3 of 6 patients.
Impact:
- Balloon dilation is a safe therapeutic option for BPH in high-risk individuals.
- Demonstrates promising effectiveness, particularly for symptom relief and improved urinary flow.
- Offers an alternative for patients who are poor candidates for traditional surgical interventions like TURP.