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Transurethral Microwave Therapy (TUMT) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
What To Think About
Most trials using TUMT have been limited by a small number of participants, a short length of time of study, and limited follow-up with the participants after the trial ended.
This procedure is not recommended for men who have Reference prostate cancer Opens New Window or for men who are suspected of having prostate cancer.
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference J. Curtis Nickel, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
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