Surgical treatment of small-volume prostate and prevention of bladder neck contracture
Benign prostatic hyperplasia(BPH)is the most common cause of urination disorders in middle-aged and elderly men,and it is a benign progressive disease that significantly impacts the quality of life of patients.Among these,small-volume BPH,due to its unique histological features,not only causes distress to patients but also poses challenges to doctors.Medication often has limited efficacy,and the effectiveness of surgery is uncertain.In particular,the incidence of bladder neck contracture after surgery is relatively high,which greatly affects the patients quality of life.This article provides a review of the surgical approach selection for small-volume BPH,as well as strategies for the prevention and management of bladder neck contracture.