Transurethral resection of the prostate: reaffirming the gold standard
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چکیده
Symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) occurs in one third of men over the age of 65 years. With an increase in the ageing population of Hong Kong, the number of men suffering from BPH is expected to increase in the next decade. These men will live longer, enjoy a better quality of life, and receive more comprehensive medical care for the remainder of their active lives than the previous generation. The associated costs of managing BPH will consequently and inevitably increase substantially. With finite health care resources, the cost-effective management of BPH will be a major challenge.
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تاریخ انتشار 2005