Review article

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2017_182959

Surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia

Tomislav Kuliš orcid.org/0000-0002-0895-5691 ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Luka Penezić ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Ahmad El-Saleh ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Dinko Hauptman ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Nikola Knežević ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Željko Kaštelan ; Klinika za urologiju, KBC Zagreb, Zagreb, Hrvatska

Abstract

Benign prostatic hyperplasia was once considered the main reason for urinary symptoms in male patients. Today we are aware that many etiological factors cause these symptoms so a new term was coined: lower urinary tract symptoms. An adequate diagnostic work up will lead us onto the right path of individualized treatment for each patient. Those in need of surgery have various surgical procedures at their disposal. Open simple prostatectomy is the oldest procedure that has proven its efficacy. Transurethral resection of prostate is the current gold standard. Laser techniques are challenging the gold standard while minimally invasive surgical procedures offer all the benefits of low morbidity and short hospital stay.

Keywords

minimally invasive surgical procedures; prostatic hyperplasia; prostatectomy; transurethral resection of prostate

Hrčak ID:

184837

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/184837

Publication date:

1.9.2017.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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