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  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) commonly affects the transitional zone of the prostate.
  • Exophytic BPH, a rare variant, grows outward from the prostate gland.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old male presented with a large pelvic mass causing refractory urinary retention.
  • The mass was diagnosed as exophytic BPH.

Findings:

  • The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the exophytic BPH using robot-assisted surgery.
  • This represents the first documented case of exophytic BPH managed by surgical excision.

Implications:

  • Robot-assisted surgery offers a viable treatment option for rare exophytic BPH presentations.
  • This case expands the understanding of BPH management and surgical possibilities for rare prostatic conditions.