Lower Urinary Tract Stenosis Following Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.

Curr Urol Rep

Department of Urology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, 161 Fort Washington Avenue, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10032, USA.

Published: October 2021

AI Article Synopsis

  • - The article reviews iatrogenic lower urinary tract stenosis caused by surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia, focusing on its mechanisms, risk factors, evaluation, and current management options.
  • - Incidence rates of stenosis after endoscopic surgery for BPH range from 0 to 9.7%, and while new techniques haven't significantly reduced this risk, advancements in anatomy understanding and surgical methods show promise for better outcomes.
  • - Effective treatment for stenosis post-BPH surgery requires thorough patient assessment and clear discussions about treatment options, and ongoing research is essential for enhancing patient care and management strategies.

Article Abstract

Purpose Of Review: This article reviews the mechanisms, risk factors, evaluation and current management options for iatrogenic lower urinary tract stenosis, including urethral stricture and bladder neck contracture, caused by surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Recent Findings: The incidence of iatrogenic stenosis following endoscopic BPH surgery ranges from 0 to 9.7%. New endoscopic techniques and technologies for treating BPH do not appear to substantially mitigate this risk. However, new advances in our understanding of urethral sphincter anatomy combined with both innovative open urethroplasty techniques and utilization of robotic surgery for bladder neck reconstruction, offer promise in improving treatment outcomes for this patient population. Treating patient with stenosis following BPH-related surgery can be challenging, especially in patients with recurrent disease. Optimizing outcomes and patient satisfaction relies on performing a thorough work-up and openly discussing treatment choices, risks and postoperative expectations with patients. Future research and emerging technology in both endoscopic BPH treatment surgical options and management of postoperative stenosis is critical to continuing to improve patient care.

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