Transurethral microwave thermotherapy in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
This article reviews the available literature and data on high-energy transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) causing lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). TUMT is a safe, durable, (1-hour) procedure, without the need for anesthesia. Emphasis is made on the effect and mechanism of TUMT, the different devices available including different energy protocols, and accompanying clinical results.
Minnee
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Department of Urology, University Hospital Nijmegen, Geert Grooteplein 10, 6500 HB Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Debruyne
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de la Rosette
J J
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D003972:Diathermy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000628:therapy*; D012984:Software; D014521:Urethra