TRANSURETHRAL MICROWAVE THERMOTHERAPY - PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

The findings of improved clinical results in certain patient groups in some studies suggest that the full clinical benefit of TUMT has been under-reported. The objective must be to find the thermal dose, which will maintain a clinically significant reduction in symptoms with objective evidence of improved urinary flow and reduction in obstruction, while causing minimal post-treatment morbidity and still not necessitating anaesthesia. The maximum benefit of TUMT will be obtained only by selection of individual patients for specific therapeutic protocols. © 1994 Springer-Verlag.