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1
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What is benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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enlarged prostate in absence of malignancy

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2
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BPH can impede…

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passage of urine leaving bladder

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How does BPH present?

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Lower urinary tract sx

  • weak stream
  • hesitancy
  • stream intermittency
  • post void dribbling
  • nocturia
  • AUA sx score

Urinary retention

Hx of cytolithiasis

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4
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What should you include in your PE?

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Genitourinary exam

DRE:
- Note size, consistency, & absence or presence of tenderness

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5
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What labs should be performed for BPH?

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UA

PSA (if indicated)

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What are examples of urologic testing?

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  • Uroflow study
  • Post void residual
  • Cystoscopy: trabeculation, obstruction, “kissing lobes”
  • Urodynamic study (UDS)
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How do you tx BPH?

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  • watchful waiting
  • lifestyle modification
  • meds
  • surgery
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What are lifestyle modifications for BPH?

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  • avoid fluid intake & diuretics in evening to decrease nocturia
  • elevate legs to mobilize & eliminate fluid
  • avoid drinks/food that exacerbate sx
  • double void to empty bladder
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What meds should be avoided in BPH?

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  • Pseudoephedrine/ alpha agonists

- Caution w/ anticholinergics: can cause retention

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What type of meds can you use to tx BPH?

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  • Phytotherapy (Saw Palmetto)
  • Alpha blockers
  • 5 alpha reductase inhibitors
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What is the MOA of alpha blockers?

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block alpha 1 receptors of stroma & bladder neck –> relaxation of SM –> free passage of urine

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What are examples of alpha 1 blockers?

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Terazosin
Doxazosin
Alfuzosin

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What are examples of alpha 1A blockers?

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Tamsulosin

Silodosin

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What type of meds are more specific at targeting urinary effects, while avoiding effects on BP & nasal passages?

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Alpha 1A blockers

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What are side effects of alpha blockers?

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  • Dizziness
  • Asthenia
  • Congestion
  • Orthostatic hypotension/syncope
  • Retrograde ejaculation
  • Floppy iris syndrome
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What is the MOA of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors?

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  • Blocks conversion of testosterone to DHT –> lower DHT levels
  • Decrease prostate volume
  • Increase max urine flow
  • Improve AUA sx scores
  • Decreases risk of BPH progression
17
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How long does it take to see the effect of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors?

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Can take 6 mos

18
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5 alpha reductase inhibitors decrease…

19
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5 alpha reductase inhibitors are most beneficial in…

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larger volume prostates > 40 & PSAs > 1.4

20
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What are 2 examples of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors?

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Finasteride

Dutasteride

21
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What are side effects of 5 alpha reductase inhibitors?

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  • Impotence
  • Decreased libido
  • Lower ejaculatory volume
  • Gynecomastia
22
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What meds can you combine to tx BPH?

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Alpha blocker & 5-ARI

  • Alpha blocker gives early response –> improved compliance while waiting for 5-ARI to take effect
  • Dutasteride + tamsulosin
23
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What PDE5-I is approved for BPH?

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Only tadalafil

24
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What are surgery options for BPH?

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  • TUMT
  • TUIP
  • Urolift
  • TURP
  • PVP
  • Open simple prostatectomy
  • HoLEP
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What occurs during transurethral microwave thermotherapy? (TUMT)
- microwave device heats prostate & causes necrosis - minimally invasive, pt awake, outpatient - sloughed tissue passes during urination
26
What occurs during transurethral incision of prostate? (TUIP)
- cystoscopic incision made at 5 & 7 o'clock from bladder neck to superior verumontanum - smaller collar type prostate - prostate springs open
27
Which surgical procedure has less chance of retrograde ejaculation?
TUIP
28
What occurs during a urolift procedure?
- permanent implant into prostate | - suture connected by 2 anchors (1 inside & 1 outside prostate) --> compression of tissue --> widening of urethra
29
What surgical procedure is considered Gold standard?
TURP
30
What occurs during transurethral resection of prostate? (TURP)
Electrocautery energy scoops out "chips" of prostatic tissue --> chips enter bladder & evacuated out --> sent to path
31
What are complications of TURP?
- Retrograde ejaculation - TUR syndrome - Hematuria
32
What 4 sx are seen in TUR syndrome?
- hyponatremia - confusion - HTN - visual changes
33
What type of surgical procedure can be performed on an anticoagulated pt?
Photoselective vaporization of prostate (PVP)
34
What occurs during open simple prostatectomy?
- open suprapubic midline incision - prostatic capsule incised - glandular adenoma is enucleated - prostatic capsule closed - postop cath & CBI
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What surgical procedures are used for very large prostates > 80?
- Open simple prostatectomy | - HoLEP (done transurethrally)

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