Publisher's Synopsis
This practical handbook provides essential guidance on established and emerging modes of treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. The book maps the rapid developments and technological advances in this area, including pharmacologic management. Internationally recognized experts share their keen insights on the latest available options for treatment, helping to clarify the issues important to both physician and patient. The book begins with a discussion of the epidemiology and natural history of benign prostatic hyperplasia, and then summarises current knowledge on the pathogenesis of the disease. Subsequent chapters focus on diagnosis and selection of patients for treatment, and the treatment itself is explored in chapters on medical management, surgical management, and alternatives to surgery. The final chapter evaluates the outcome of benign prostatic hyperplasia management.
