Transurethral needle ablation for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

摘要: SUMMARY The TUNA device is a unique system that uses radiofrequency energy to ablate the obstructing prostate adenoma. Although clinical data are preliminary, they appear provide improvement in symptom scores and peak flow rates, although somewhat less than TURP. A prospective, randomized trial comparing TURP under way, which should answer many of questions regarding safety efficacy this for BPH. It potentially attractive because limited anesthesia requirements, ease procedure, possibility making an office-based technique. definitive role awaits results ongoing trials.