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Ali Alothman^1,2,3, Rakan Alharbi^4,5, Ahmed Alasker^1,2,3

¹Urology, Ministry of the National Guard-Health Affairs, Riyadh, SAU.

|January 6, 2021

Summary

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition causing urinary issues, is often treated with surgery. This case highlights a rare complication, prostatic tissue sloughing, following Rezūm therapy.

Keywords:

benign prostatic hyperplasia bph lower urinary tract symptoms luts minimally invasive surgery rezum turp

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Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition in men, causing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).
Treatment options range from non-surgical methods to surgical interventions, with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) historically being the gold standard.
Minimally invasive procedures like Rezūm therapy are increasingly favored for their favorable outcomes and reduced adverse effects.

Observation:

This report details a rare complication observed after Rezūm system therapy.
The complication involved prostatic tissue sloughing in a 50-year-old male patient.

Findings:

Prostatic tissue sloughing is identified as a rare adverse event associated with Rezūm therapy for BPH.
The case underscores the importance of monitoring for uncommon complications even with minimally invasive procedures.

Implications:

Understanding rare complications like prostatic tissue sloughing is crucial for refining Rezūm therapy protocols.
This finding may inform patient counseling and post-procedure management strategies for BPH treatment.
Further research into the mechanisms and incidence of such complications can enhance the safety profile of Rezūm therapy.