Opinion|Videos|September 3, 2024
Real-World Treatment of BPH: Outcomes and Patient Education
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Dean Elterman, MD, discusses real-world outcomes of minimally invasive surgical therapies for benign prostate dysplasia, including improvements in quality of life, symptom relief, comparisons with clinical study results, and general patient feedback, while also sharing tips for building rapport and educating patients on their treatment options.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- Please speak to the real-world outcomes of minimally invasive surgical therapy treatments for benign prostate dysplasia you observe in your practice:
- How do outcomes improve patients’ quality of life and other symptoms?
- How do real-world results compare with what various clinical studies have shown?
- Please share general feedback highlights you receive from patients.
- We have already discussed the importance of patient preference in choosing the best treatment. Do you have any tips for how to build rapport and educate patients on their options?
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