Publisher's Synopsis
This volume deals with all aspects of benigh prostatic hyperplasia, including basic science, epidemiology, evaluation, medical treatment, surgical and interventional options, and future directions. There is an overview on the effectiveness of current treatments and positive developments in research, as well as discussions of each new drug currently available. New forms of minimally invasive procedures are examined, such as lasers, hyperthermia treatment and the application of high-focused ultrasound.
