Trends and attitudes in surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract

Change in technology has led urologists to change their approach to surgical treatment of BPH. OP and monopolar TURP are still the procedures utilized by most urologists, however, laser therapy is emerging as a commonly used technique. As more high-risk patients are treated, laser therapies may become a more popularized technique. Further larger scale studies evaluating surgeon attitudes might clarify how changing technology influences practice patterns.