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Integrated management strategies for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Yingchen Zhou1,2, Qiao Luo1, Ruixiao Wang3
1Department of Urology Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Zhongshan, China.
Frontiers in Urology
|October 29, 2025
Summary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management has advanced from surgery to medications and minimally invasive options. Future BPH treatments focus on robotic surgery, AI, and regenerative medicine for improved outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Men's Health
- Medical Technology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent condition in aging men.
- BPH causes lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), significantly impacting quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current management strategies for BPH.
- To explore emerging innovations in BPH treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of pharmacological therapies (alpha-blockers, 5-ARIs, PDE5i).
- Analysis of minimally invasive surgical therapies (MISTs) including Rezūm, UroLift, Aquablation, and prostatic artery embolization (PAE).
- Evaluation of standard surgical procedures like TURP and HoLEP.
Main Results:
- Pharmacological therapies are first-line for mild-to-moderate BPH.
- MISTs offer less invasive alternatives with shorter recovery.
- TURP and HoLEP are gold standards for larger prostates, providing long-term relief.
Conclusions:
- BPH treatment has evolved significantly, offering diverse options.
- Future BPH treatments emphasize robotic surgery, AI, hybrid therapies, and regenerative medicine.
- Innovations aim to enhance precision, reduce complications, and improve patient outcomes in BPH management.
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