title: New therapeutic options in prostatic enlargement.
abstract: Benign prostatic hyperplasia occurs in the majority of men past middle age. Transurethral prostatectomy has stood the test of time, but it may not be suitable for some men by virtue of concurrent medical problems or because patients prefer to avoid the risks and complications associated with surgery. This article outlines some of the alternative therapeutic options that are available.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, City Hospital, Nottingham.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.forename: C P
authors.initials: CP
authors.lastname: Chilton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D006979:Hyperthermia, Induced; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D015607:Stents; D014524:Urethral Obstruction / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy