TRANSURETHRAL BALLOON DIVULSION OF PROSTATE

Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is the most common cause of urinary outflow obstruction. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the preferred treatment for symptomatic BPH and is considered the gold standard of treatment. Balloon dilatation of the prostate (TUBD), besides some criticism, represents a nonoperative treatment alternative for treatment of symptomatic BPH which is simple and safe. We describe the technique of TUBD, balloon technology, as well as advantages and disadvantages of balloon dilatation.