Open AccessCurrent surgical procedures for benign prostatic hyperplasia and impression of new surgical modalities
Author(s) -
Abdullah M Al Khayal,
Faisal K Balaraj,
Turki A Alferayan,
Khalid Alrabeeah,
Saad Abumelha
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
urology annals
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.355
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 0974-7834
pISSN - 0974-7796
DOI - 10.4103/ua.ua_75_20
Subject(s) - medicine , open prostatectomy , prostatectomy , modalities , transurethral resection of the prostate , urology , psychological intervention , international prostate symptom score , urinalysis , prostate cancer , prostate , general surgery , lower urinary tract symptoms , cancer , urine , nursing , social science , sociology
Surgery is considered the most effective treatment for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and Transurethral resection of prostat (TURP) is considered the gold standard. The goal of this study is to assess the surgical interventions used in Saudi Arabia, the difference in surgical procedures done depending on age and years of experience and the participant's impression on the new modalities in the management of BPH.