Affiliation:
1. Divisione Urologica - Presidio Ospedaliero - Portogruaro (Venezia)
2. Via S. Pellico, 16 - 30023 Concordia Sagittaria (Venezia) - Italy
Abstract
Researchers' interest in the last few years has been concentrated on finding a medical, if possible, or at least “mini-invasive” therapy for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which can be used for the symptomatic form instead of open or endoscopic surgery. The various therapeutic options are reviewed, underlining their advantages and disadvantages.