[S2e guideline of the German urologists: Conservative and pharmacologic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Urologe A. 2016 Feb;55(2):184-94. doi: 10.1007/s00120-015-3984-z.
[Article in German]

Abstract

This report summarizes the relevant aspects of the S2e guideline of the German Urologists for the conservative and pharmacological treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recommendations are given regarding watchful waiting, behavioral therapy, phytotherapy and pharmacological mono- and combination therapy. The influence of the different therapeutic options on bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is described in detail.

Keywords: Behavioral therapy; Drug therapy, combination; Monotherapy, drug; Phytotherapy; Watchful waiting.

MeSH terms

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use
  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Behavior Therapy / standards*
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phytotherapy / standards
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / complications
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / therapy*
  • Urology / standards
  • Watchful Waiting / standards*

Substances

  • 5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors
  • Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists