Lower urinary tract symptoms in men

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Lower urinary tract symptoms in men

Expert/s: A/Prof Eric Chung

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Male urinary dysfunction falls into three categories: voiding symptoms (affecting the bladder outlet), storage symptoms (often from an overactive bladder), and red flags requiring urgent referral
Benign prostatic hyperplasia shares risk factors with cardiovascular disease and erectile dysfunction, suggesting a holistic approach to assessment and management
Minimally invasive prostate surgery offers advantages, including day surgery, faster recovery, less bleeding, and better preservation of sexual function
Healthcare professionals should refer patients when medical therapy fails to meet expectations or when red flags are present
Early referrals and effective treatments can help patients regain their quality of life

Experts: A/Prof Eric Chung, Urological Surgeon

Host: Dr David Lim, GP and Medical Educator

Total time: 21 mins

Last Updated: 4 Apr, 2025

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A/Prof Eric Chung

Urological Surgeon; A/Prof of Surgery, The University of Queensland, and Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, A/Prof of Surgery, The Macquarie University Hospital, Sydney, Chair of Scientific Committee and Membership Committee for the International Society of Sexual Medicine

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