Benign prostatic obstruction occurs when the prostate enlarges, pressing against the urethra and the outlet from the bladder. Symptoms include a poor urine stream, urinary frequency, urgency, leaking ...

NORTH MIAMI, Fla. — Running a busy boating business keeps David Marcus on his feet but in the midst of running up and down the docks, he often found himself running to the mens room. “It came on so ...

At 24 months after treatment for refractory BPH symptoms, patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate had more pronounced improvements in most functional outcomes compared with ...

The new guideline updates invasive and minimally invasive surgical techniques for male LUTS. The European Association of Urology (EAU) recently updated its guideline on the management of lower urinary ...

Most prostate cancers are slow-growing and don’t spread beyond your prostate gland, which makes them easier to treat. Some can be aggressive and spread through your body. No matter which type you have ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 63-year-old male in good health. A few weeks back, I could not urinate while standing. The only way I could was by laying on my side, and it was very painful with a burning ...

In rare occasions, an enlarged prostate can crowd nearby structures. This can obstructing the bowel, affect bowel movements, and cause constipation. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive ...

Evidence-based recommendations on laparoscopic prostatectomy for benign prostatic obstruction. This involves removing the prostate through small cuts in the abdomen, using a fine telescope to see ...