Treatment
A number of techniques to destroy part or all of the prostate have been developed.
Techniques include:
- Transurethral microwave thermotherapy
- Thermal ablation
- High intensity focused ultrasonography
- Transurethral needle ablation
- Laser prostatectomy.
- Intraurethral prostatic stenting and balloon dilatation of the prostate.
Other treatments include lifestyle advice and alpha blocker therapy. Although surgical treatment is generally reserved for men who have failed or are unable to tolerate drug treatment, or for those who have developed complications
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