University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository
Specialty
Urology
Advisor
Dr. Thomas Colletti
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to review prostatic urethral lift (PUL) and the potential benefits, risks, and appropriate candidates for the procedure compared to transurethral prostatic resection (TURP). A PubMed literature search was conducted with search terms PUL, TURP, and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Fifteen pertinent articles were retrieved and serve as the basis for this clinical review. TURP has been the traditional procedure for BPH, but it is associated with ejaculatory and erectile dysfunction. PUL is a minimally invasive option, but efficacy of the procedure has been poorly studied at present date. PUL has more exclusion criteria, limiting patients found to benefit from the procedure, while TURP has increased complications.This study finds both procedures should be afforded equal consideration, while noting limitations in each. Further long-term research is needed to establish if PUL is superior to TURP.
Recommended Citation
Mortzfeldt A. Comparison of Treatments for Urinary Symptoms in Men with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2020; 2(1).
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