bph/luts

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: After participating in this educational series, participants will be able to: 1. Utilize the newly released AUA Guidelines Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in practice. 2. Discuss the evidence base for current...

Dr. Arthur Burnett, a globally recognized Johns Hopkins urologist with 43 years of experience, breaks down the barriers surrounding men's sexual health and identity. This candid conversation explores everything from performance anxiety to the intersection of masculinity and vulnerability...

* This narrative review summarizes contemporary evidence on urinary and sexual outcomes following major MISTs, including iTIND™, UroLift™, Rezum™, Aquablation, transperineal laser ablation (TPLA), prostatic artery embolization (PAE), and the drug-coated balloon system Optilume BPH™. Fig. 1

* VAPEUR-RCT trial, which compared Rezūm—a minimally invasive steam therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—against combination medical therapy (alpha blocker plus 5-alpha reductase inhibitor) in patients already on alpha blocker treatment * Rezūm outperformed combination medical...

Introduction/Methods Baseline Characteristics

* It is a minimally invasive MRI-guided procedure that destroys cancerous tissue while minimizing side effects. * Having completed over 200 procedures, he has performed more TULSA procedures as an independent urologist, in the absence of a radiologist, than any other urologist in the world...

* Elterman attributes the 99% catheter-free discharge rate in the BREEZE study largely to appropriate patient selection. The trial enrolled men with prostate volumes between 30 mL and 80 mL who were not in urinary retention and did not have high post-void residuals. These criteria mirror the...

46:00 - Preserving Ejaculation: Why Aquablation beats TURP. 21:15 - BPH Medications Explained: Alpha-blockers vs. 5-ARIs. 26:40 - The benefits of Cialis (Tadalafil) for BPH and heart health. If you are confused by the alphabet soup of prostate procedures—TURP, Rezum, UroLift, Green...

* Over the past decade, 4 BPH stents have received FDA approval, with 2 nitinol-based stents—Zenflow and ProVee—entering the market in late 2025, marking a significant expansion of office-based treatment options. * Zorn places the rise of MISTs within the broader context of an aging male...

A Cellular Anatomy of Human BPH: Will it change clinical practice? By Douglas Strand, PhD Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Urology, UT Southwestern Medical Center

24:00 – Why daily tadalafil works for BPH, erections & heart health 30:00 – The pros and cons of alpha-blockers & 5-AR inhibitors 02:30 – Meet Dr. Robert Caruso: 25 years in urology and robotic surgery What if an enlarged prostate didn’t have to mean surgery, catheters, and a long...

In this conversation, Dr. Dean Elterman, Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Toronto and a sub-specialist in functional urology, discusses benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a common condition affecting men as they age. He explains the causes, symptoms, and various treatment...

In this episode of AUANews Inside Tract, Man vs. Prostate founder, Dr. Wayne Kuang, talks with Dr. Jay Raman as they discuss the Man vs. Prostate campaign and its growing role in men’s health awareness. They explore how the movement expands the conversation beyond prostate cancer to include...

Morgan McDowell, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, Director of APP Education, Centra Health, Lynchburg, Virginia, delivers an in-depth overview of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) grounded in the AUA guidelines. She begins this 45-minute presentation with foundational anatomy and epidemiology...

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD welcomes Dr. Aaron Fischman, an expert in interventional radiology, to discuss prostate artery embolization as a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate (BPH). Together, they explore how the procedure works, its success rates, what patients can...

The Optimum BPH Catheter System Conclusion

•* How to match the right patient to the right BPH procedure without overpromising In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host Amy Pearlman, MD, sits down with Utsav Bansal, MD, a Miami, Florida-based urologist who brings both surgical expertise and thoughtful pragmatism to the evolving...

Dr. Rena Malik, urologist and pelvic surgeon, provides an in-depth, evidence-based discussion on the wide range of surgical options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. The episode covers minimally invasive procedures like Rezum, Urolift, iTind, Optilume, and...

After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Utilize the AUA Clinical Guideline on the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in practice. 2. Determine the appropriate role and clinical expectation for current...

In this episode, Dr. Kevin Chu and Dr. Justin Dubin interview Dr. Rahul Mehan to discuss the importance of prostate health, particularly as men age. They explore the concept of 'prostate puberty' and the common symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The conversation shifts to the role of supplements...

Today, our guest is Tom, a 67-year-old retired senior executive who found it challenging to get an accurate diagnosis and find effective treatment for his enlarged prostate. Frustrated by his limited options and with a growing sense of mistrust, he consulted with several providers before...

Urologists discuss innovative BPH treatments, emphasizing personalized care, and the importance of ejaculatory preservation. https://www.urologytimes.com/view/pearls-perspectives-expanding-bph-care-patient-choice-with-kevin-zorn-md-at-aua-25 In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, host...

* Dr. Moe Saffarzadeh, PGY-1 Resident, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC

Introduction Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is often initially treated with medical therapy, an approach marked by high non-adherence rates; minimally invasive surgical therapies(MISTs) like the Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL) offer a favorable...

Prostatic Artery Embolization by Dr. Ali Algonaim, Assistant Professor of Urology, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, Endo-Urology Fellow, Department of Urologic Sciences, UBC