Alternate Methods in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Nicholas A. Romas (u. a.)

ISBN 10: 3642457258 / ISBN 13: 9783642457258

Published by Springer, 2012

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Alternate Methods in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia | Nicholas A. Romas (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | ix | Englisch | 2012 | Springer | EAN 9783642457258 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg, juergen[dot]hartmann[at]springer[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alternate Methods in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3642457258
• ISBN 13: 9783642457258
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 155H x 13D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 155 millimeters height by 13 millimeters depth
• Weight: 341 grams
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Synopsis

For many years, patients who complained of prostatism had only a few treatment choices. The patient was either a candidate for an elective prostatectomy, or the operation was deferred until the patient became more symptomatic. The present text summarizes the multiple options which have become available to the practicing urologist. Minimally invasive techniques such as transurethral incision of the prostate, balloon dilatation, hyperthermia, laser therapy, and prostatic stents are described. Medical treatment with alpha-blockers, 5 alpha-reductase inhibitors, and flutamide are addressed by authors who have had extensive clinical experience with the use of these agents.