[S2e guideline of the German urologists: Instrumental treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia]

Urologe A. 2016 Feb;55(2):195-207. doi: 10.1007/s00120-015-3983-0.
[Article in German]

Abstract

This report summarizes the relevant aspects of the S2e guideline of the German Urologists for the instrumental treatment of the lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Recommendations are given regarding open and transurethral procedures (TUR-P, bipolar TUR-P, TUI-P, HE-TUMT, TUNA, and the different Laser techniques). Recommendations are also given concerning intraprostatic stents and injection therapies. The influence of the different therapeutic options on bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) is described in detail.

Keywords: High energy microwave thermotherapy; Injection therapy; Laser techniques; Prostatectomy, open; Transurethral resection.

MeSH terms

  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Prostatectomy / methods
  • Prostatectomy / standards*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / complications
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / diagnosis
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / therapy*
  • Stents*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / etiology
  • Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction / prevention & control*
  • Urology / standards