[Intraurethral devices in the treatment of prostatic obstruction]

We describe our experience (started in 1988) about the use of urethral stents implanted into patients with prostatic outflow obstruction, unit for prostatic surgery. This technique has been applied successfully with few complications. The use of different stents (Fabian's spiral, mesh stent) allowed us to get the right choices in the different shapes of prostatic urethra and in the different expectancies of the patients. Lastly we can offer an useful recommendation about the patients evaluation and the stents selection.