Management of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy [Hardcover]

A concise, up-to-date review of the many new therapies available for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The authors concisely evaluate the latest minimally invasive therapies, as well as time-tested surgical treatments, and review the medical therapies for BPH, namely a-adrenergic antagonists, 5-a reductase inhibitors, and their therapeutic combinations. Additional chapters examine the pathophysiology and natural history of BPH, its epidemiology, and the urodynamic evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms. A perfect reference source for the practicing urologist seeking sound guidance on the best approach to his patients.A concise, up-to-date review of the many new therapies available for the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). The authors concisely evaluate the latest minimally invasive therapies, as well as time-tested surgical treatments, and review the medical therapies for BPH, namely a-adrenergic antagonists, 5-a reductase inhibitors, and their therapeutic combinations. Additional chapters examine the pathophysiology and natural history of BPH, its epidemiology, and the urodynamic evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms. A perfect reference source for the practicing urologist seeking sound guidance on the best approach to his patients.Prostate Anatomy and Causative Theories, Pathophysiology, and Natural History of Benign Prostatic HyperplasiaJeffrey A. Stern, John M. Fitzpatrick, and Kevin T. McVaryThe Definition of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Epidemiology and PrevalenceGlenn S. GerberPathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Treatment of the Postobstructive DiuresisChris M. GonzalezUrodynamics and the Evaluation of Male Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsJ. Quentin Clemensa-Adrenergic Antagonists in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy-Associated Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsRoss A. Rames and David C. Horger5a-Reductase InhibitorsRobert E. Brannigan and John T. GrayhackTransurethral Needle Ablation of the ProstateTimothy F. Donahuel³*