Advancements in MIST for BPH: Options, Guidelines, and Patient-Centered Decision-Making

EP: 1.Comprehensive Insights into the Historical and Modern Treatment Strategies for BPH

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EP: 2.Advancements in MIST for BPH: Options, Guidelines, and Patient-Centered Decision-Making

EP: 3.Optimizing BPH Management: Evaluating MIST Options and Key Treatment Considerations

EP: 4.Real-World Treatment of BPH: Outcomes and Patient Education

EP: 5.Case Study: Diagnosing and Managing BPH in a Male Patient With Urinary Symptoms

EP: 6.Closing

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• Can you please provide a high-level overview of the following available minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) options for benign prostate dysplasia (BPH) and how they work?

1. Laser therapy
2. Prostatic urethral lift procedure
3. Water vapor thermal therapy
4. Robotic waterjet treatment
5. Photoselective vaporization of the prostate
6. Any other novel therapeutic options

• How has the emergence of MIST impacted the management of patients with BPH?
• What are the current American Urological Association guidelines/recommendations for MIST?
• Which patients make good candidates for MIST options?
  • When/why do you consider a MIST vs surgery (patient prognosis, patient preference, comorbidities)?
• What role does patient preference play in choosing medication vs surgery vs a MIST? Please speak to the importance of shared decision-making.