AUA Issues New Surgical Treatment Guidelines for LUTS
New clinical guidelines for the surgical management of lower urinary tract symptoms attributable to enlarged prostate offer 22 recommendations.
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Inactivity, Sitting Tied to LUTS in Men
Low physical activity may increase risk of lower urinary tract symptoms in study of Korean men
Sexual Adverse Effects of BPH Drug Treatment Clarified
Decrease in scores on the Men’s Sexual Health Questionnaire mostly due to ejaculation disorders.
Water Ablation for BPH Lessens Risk of Ejaculatory Dysfunction
A novel approach called “Aquablation” provides results comparable to TURP, but with a decreased likelihood of retrograde ejaculation.
Prostatic Urethral Lift Benefits Durable Out to 5 Years
Patients who underwent the minimally invasive procedure had a 36%, 50%, and 44% improvement in IPSS, quality of life, and peak flow rate, respectively, at 5 years.
Dutasteride Linked to Adverse Sexual Side Effects
Long-term use of the drug may predispose men to worsening erectile dysfunction and elevated risk of diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
‘Real-World’ Data Support PUL Use for LUTS
PUL involves placement of small permanent metallic implants into the prostate that lift the lateral lobes away from the urethra and remove obstruction.
Water Vapor Ablation Eases BPH-Related Urinary Retention
In a study, 81.1% of men were able to void after an average of 28 days after treatment.
PCa Treatment Can Relieve Pre-Existing LUTS
Patients’ pre-existing urinary problems influenced their perceptions of symptom relief after prostate cancer treatment.
Bariatric Surgery May Ease LUTS in Obese Men
Study documents significant improvements in frequency, urgency, and nocturia.
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