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Computational Fluid Dynamics to Assess Urine Flow After Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Chin-Lee Wu, MD, PhD, and colleagues have developed an innovative computational fluid dynamics model that simulate urine flow behavior within the prostatic urethra after transurethral surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate Is Similar to Transurethral Resection
Real-world evidence shows no differences in treatment failure between photoselective vaporization and transurethral resection of the prostate, and endoscopic enucleation might be even more effective, according to Daniel M. Frendl, MD, PhD, and Michelle M. Kim, MD, PhD, and colleagues.
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BPH Supplements Have Little Support for Efficacy and Safety
To better advise patients about herbal remedies for prostate enlargement or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), researchers scoured the scientific literature for evidence on every individual ingredient of every available supplement.
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Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Current treatments generally focus on oral medications or invasive surgery, which can have side effects. The prostatic urethral lift and water steam therapy are effective, non-invasive treatments for BPH.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Contributors
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Chin-Lee Wu, MD, PhD
Director, Genitourinary Pathology Service, Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass General Cancer Center, Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Combined Standard and Targeted Transperineal Biopsies Advised for Patients With Prostate Lesion on Multiparametric MRI
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Daniel M. Frendl, MD, PhD
Chief Resident, Department of Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital
Recent Article
Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate Is Similar to Transurethral Resection -
Michelle M. Kim, MD, PhD
Director, Prostate Health Program, Assistant in Urology, Department of Urology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School
Recent Article
Review: Economic Burden of Non-Cancerous Genitourinary Conditions -
Shahin Tabatabaei, MD
Director, Prostate Health Program
Recent Article
BPH Supplements Have Little Support for Efficacy and Safety
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