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Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Universal problem among aging men.

R A Smith1, R Wake, M S Soloway

  • 1Department of Urology, University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Memphis 38163.

Postgraduate Medicine
|May 1, 1988
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition in aging men, is typically diagnosed easily. While surgery is standard for severe BPH, non-surgical drug treatments are increasingly preferred.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent, non-cancerous, age-related condition affecting a majority of aging men.
  • The diagnostic process for BPH is generally uncomplicated and readily achievable.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current therapeutic landscape for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • To highlight the increasing likelihood of pharmacologic treatment adoption for BPH.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on BPH diagnosis and treatment.
  • Analysis of current therapeutic standards and patient preferences.

Main Results:

  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard for surgically managed symptomatic BPH.

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  • Patient preference for non-surgical options suggests a growing trend towards pharmacologic interventions.

    • Conclusions:

    • While TURP is effective, the avoidance of surgery by patients indicates a significant role for medication in BPH management.
    • Pharmacologic treatments are expected to be utilized more frequently as an alternative to surgical intervention for symptomatic BPH.