Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy for Benign Prostatic Obstruction

Scientific and technological advances have challenged established therapy patterns regarding benign prostatic obstruction (BPO), such as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open prostatectomy. Living in the era of evidence-based medicine, clinicians need high-quality data to make the right treament decisions. Recent developments in transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) have provided significant data on clinical outcome. Randomised studies of TUMT versus other established therapies of BPO, including medical treatment and TURP, have also contributed to the evaluation of morbidity and the costs of treatment. Long-term results are available that allow the evaluation of treatment durability.This chapter highlights recent advances in the field of TUMT and discusses their potential impact on daily clinical practice.