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Jessica Mandeville1, Arthur Mourtzinos1
1Department of Urology, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|June 5, 2016
Summary
Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) causes voiding dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms. Surgical options for BPH range from minimally invasive to open procedures when conservative management fails.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Technology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a prevalent condition causing voiding dysfunction.
- BPH can lead to bladder outlet obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current surgical management techniques for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
- To provide an overview of available BPH surgical options.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of commonly used BPH surgical procedures.
- Categorization of surgical techniques by invasiveness and approach.
Main Results:
- Surgical intervention is indicated for severe or refractory BPH symptoms, or complications like urinary retention.
- Surgical options include office-based, transurethral, open, and robotic surgeries.
Conclusions:
- A variety of surgical techniques exist for managing BPH.
- The choice of surgical management depends on symptom severity and patient factors.
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