Benign prostatic hyperplasia in elderly men

PREVIEW

As the proportion of older people in the population rises, more men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia will need advice about possible treatments. Elderly men are more likely than their younger counterparts to have concomitant age-related disease and to be taking several medications, so a particularly careful assessment of their fitness for surgery and their predisposition to adverse drug reactions or interactions is essential. Dr Guthrie discusses the important and increasing role of primary care physicians in managing this widespread condition.