600 of 5,500 urologists responded (response rate of 11%). The region of the country, academic versus non-academic center and age of urologist had no influence on the techniques utilized by urologists. Reimbursement and cost were never reported as a reason to use or not use a technique.
Overall, the five leading surgical therapies were open prostatectomy (78%); TURP (73%); PVP (58%); TURis Button TURP (24%) and; Bipolar TURP (20%).
In conclusion, Dr. Lee indicated the primary decision making factor is which technique is based on evidence-based medicine and good outcomes with minimally invasive side effects.
Presented by Nora Lee, MD at the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting - May 14 - 19, 2011 - Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC USA
Reported by Karen Roberts, Medical Writer, UroToday.com
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