Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): AUA Guideline Amendment 2023

Jaspreet S. Sandhu, Brooke R. Bixler, Philipp Dahm, Ramy Goueli, Erin Kirkby, John T. Stoffel, Timothy J. Wilt

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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this American Urological Association (AUA) Guideline amendment is to provide a useful reference on the effective evidence-based management of male lower urinary tract symptoms secondary/attributed to BPH (LUTS/BPH). Materials and Methods: The Minnesota Evidence Review Team searched Ovid MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) database to identify studies relevant to the management of BPH. The guideline was updated in 2023 to capture eligible literature published between September 2020 and October 2022. When sufficient evidence existed, the body of evidence was assigned a strength rating of A (high), B (moderate), or C (low) for support of Strong, Moderate, or Conditional Recommendations. In the absence of sufficient evidence, additional information is provided as Clinical Principles and Expert Opinions. Results: The BPH amendment resulted in changes to statements/supporting text on combination therapy, photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT), laser enucleation, and prostate artery embolization (PAE). A new statement on temporary implanted prostatic devices (TIPD) was added. In addition, statements on transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) and transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) were removed and information regarding these legacy technologies was added to the background section. References and the accompanying treatment algorithms were updated to align with the updated text. Conclusion: This guideline seeks to improve clinicians' ability to evaluate and treat patients with BPH/LUTS based on currently available evidence. Future studies will be essential to further support these statements to improve patient care.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)11-19
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Urology
Volume211
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024
Externally publishedYes

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Keywords

  • BPH
  • HoLEP
  • IPSS
  • LUTS
  • MIST
  • PVP
  • TURP
  • ThuLEP
  • alpha blocker
  • anticholinergic
  • laser enucleation
  • prostate
  • prostate surgery
  • water vapor thermal therapy

PubMed: MeSH publication types

  • Journal Article

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