Bladder Outlet Obstruction and BPH

It is well known that age is the major risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A histologic diagnosis of BPH will develop in approximately half of men over 40. Of these men, approximately 50 % will develop notable lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), which increase in prevalence between age 40 and 80 [1]. The degree of prostatic enlargement, which impacts the severity of symptoms experienced, is highly variable. The presence of lower urinary tract symptoms is often indicative of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO) secondary to BPH, especially in the elderly. The treatment of BPH, which includes medical, minimally invasive, and surgical therapies, aims to improve subjective symptoms and quality of life. This review focuses on novel therapies for BOO secondary to BPH in the elderly.