文摘
As transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) continues to be the standard of care to alleviate voiding dysfunction in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), novel techniques are being addressed to promote operative efficacy and long-term results for improved voiding. This review addresses recent literature over the past year on various transurethral technologies and procedures as well as the developing practice of prostatic arterial embolization (PAE) to improve lower urinary tract symptoms in the setting of BPH. The transurethral technologies include bipolarity, which has come to the forefront in the resection of large prostates as it reduces the risk of TUR syndrome, and plasmakinetic enucleation and diode laser enucleation which have both recently been demonstrated to improve tissue resection for larger prostate glands. The Oyster Procedure, described below, is a specific method of adenoma resection which has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of large obstructing prostates. HoLEP, which has been established as an effective tool for large prostates, has now been described to be useful in patients requiring retreatment of LUTS secondary to BPH. Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has recently come to the forefront of a minimally invasive alternative to TURP with a reduction of symptoms and recovery time in patients who have had unsuccessful or refractory treatments for LUTS. While TURP aids in improving voiding dysfunction, it is known to affect sexual function. New implants, such as those explained in the UroLift procedure below, can improve LUTS while preserving sexual function. Finally, The GreenLight laser prostatectomy has now been demonstrated to be safe and effective in an office setting with conscious sedation, thereby reducing surgical risk with anesthesia for those with comorbidities. The studies discussed in this review focus on improving procedures for treating larger prostates, prostates with prior surgical interventions or refractory BPH, patients who wish to maintain sexual function, and assessing interventions for the elderly and those with comorbidities. As new technologies continue to expand, their use among both novice and experienced surgeons will be vital to advancing the treatments for BPH.