Targis Procedure for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Question:

Is the Targis procedure good for BPH?

Answer:

The Targis procedure is used in men with lower urinary tract symptoms due to prostate enlargement caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is an in-office procedure that does not require anesthesia. The urologist inserts a special type of sterile catheter through the penis. The catheter contains a microwave antenna that heats the prostate. The Targis procedure is also referred to as TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy). About 80 percent of treated men respond with about a 50 percent reduction in their urinary symptoms.

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Source: from the Harvard Health Publications Family Health Guide, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved.

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