Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. It can block or narrow the tube that urine passes through to leave the body (urethra), which can cause lower urinary tract ...

Results indicate preservation of sexual function. (HealthDay News) — Blue laser vaporization alleviates lower urinary tract symptoms while preserving sexual function in patients undergoing benign ...

Evidence-based recommendations on transperineal laser ablation for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This involves using laser energy to destroy some of the ...

The recent development in laser technology has permitted the emergence of effective surgical procedures to cure enlarged prostate. In this context, American Medical Systems, a provider of world-class ...

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar ...

The Five-item Frailty Index (5i-FI) is a tool used by physicians to predict surgical risk and postoperative complications after a procedure. Researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding ...

Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study ...