AUA2021 abstracts on BPH/LUTS

Due to the recent developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, AUA2021 was converted into a fully online experience. The very latest advances in urology were presented to almost 7000 attendees from all over the globe. The updated AUA guidelines on BPH/LUTS were presented and the latest data on minimally invasive treatments options were showcased. Found below are the AUA2021 abstracts on BPH/LUTS that caught the attention of our editorial board!

• Differences in surgical and functional outcomes in benign prostate hyperplasia patients with only lower urinary tract symptoms versus those in retention: a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Medication use and holmium laser prostate surgery: does duration of medication use impact preoperative symptoms and bladder function?
• Assessing the accuracy, quality, and readability of online educational health information related to the surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Rezūm for retention – a retrospective analysis of Rezūm for benign prostatic hyperplasia in men who present with catheter-dependent urinary retention