The aim of therapy is to improve LUTS and quality of life and to prevent BPE/ BPO-related complications, such as urinary retention or upper urinary tract dilatation. Initial management of men with LUTS suggestive of BPO can be categorized into (i) watchful waiting (WW), (ii) medical therapy, (iii) surgical management, and (iv) non-surgical, i.e. minimally invasive1 (EAU 2004 guidelines )
The management of BPH should focus on the long-term improvement of patients' symptoms, improving quality of life, and relieving or preventing the development of serious secondary conditions. Options range from no active treatment (termed 'watchful waiting'), through drug therapy, to surgical intervention. Further discussion of these management options is presented in the links on the left hand navigation.
Additional Reference:
1. EAU 2004 guidelines