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Lower urinary tract symptom: still too much focus on the prostate?
Katherine Warren1, Helena Burden, Paul Abrams
1Bristol Urological Institute, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, UK.
Current Opinion in Urology
|November 28, 2013
Summary
Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are shifting towards patient-focused care. Recent advancements include a new beta-3 adrenoreceptor agonist showing promise for storage symptom improvement.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Historically, male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) management centered on the prostate.
- Recent population studies emphasize the significance of storage symptoms, such as nocturia, in men with LUTS.
- This has prompted a re-evaluation of assessment and management strategies for male LUTS.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent guidelines and publications addressing the evolving approach to male LUTS management.
- To highlight the shift from a prostate-centric to a patient-focused approach.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent guidelines and publications on male LUTS.
- Analysis of studies focusing on storage symptoms and novel therapeutic agents.
Main Results:
- A novel beta-3 adrenoreceptor agonist has shown significant efficacy in improving storage symptoms associated with LUTS.
- This new agent appears to be well-tolerated in clinical studies.
Conclusions:
- Support for a continued transition towards patient-focused management of male LUTS.
- Adherence to current guidelines is recommended for optimal patient care.
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