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Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Evaluation, management, and operative indications.

A R Kendall, B S Stein

    Postgraduate Medicine
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects most older men, but surgery is rarely needed. Many cases stabilize without intervention, and transurethral resection is the primary surgical option when required.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is highly prevalent in aging men, affecting up to 90% by age 70.
    • Despite high prevalence, only a small fraction of men with BPH require surgical intervention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the natural history and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
    • To outline current treatment strategies for symptomatic BPH.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on benign prostatic hyperplasia prevalence, natural history, and treatment outcomes.
    • Analysis of indications for intervention and surgical procedure effectiveness.

    Main Results:

    • Mild BPH symptoms with negative urinalysis may only require monitoring.
    • A significant number of patients experience disease stabilization without progression.
    • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard surgical treatment for symptomatic BPH.
    • Reoperation rates following TURP are low.

    Conclusions:

    • Conservative management and watchful waiting are appropriate for many men with mild BPH.
    • Surgical intervention is reserved for cases where conservative measures fail or symptoms are severe.
    • Transurethral resection is an effective and durable treatment for BPH, with low rates of subsequent procedures.

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