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Microwave therapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia
B Goldfarb1, T Bartkiw, J Trachtenberg
1Prostate Centre, Toronto Hospital, Canada.
The Urologic Clinics of North America
|May 1, 1995
Summary
Prostate thermotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. Current methods offer a middle ground between medication and surgery, with future improvements expected to match surgical outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Minimally Invasive Therapies
Background:
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition causing symptomatic prostatism in men.
- Current treatment options include pharmacotherapy and surgical interventions like prostatectomy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and efficacy of prostate thermotherapy for symptomatic BPH.
- To compare thermotherapy outcomes with existing drug and surgical treatments.
Main Methods:
- Thermotherapy involves applying heat to the prostate gland to reduce tissue volume.
- Patient outcomes and side effects were monitored and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Prostate thermotherapy demonstrated a favorable safety and efficacy profile.
- Treatment results and adverse effects were found to be intermediate between drug therapy and prostatectomy.
Conclusions:
- Thermotherapy is a viable and safe treatment option for BPH.
- Anticipated advancements in thermotherapy techniques may elevate its effectiveness to surgical standards.