Title :
Prostatic radiofrequency thermotherapy
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Urology, London, UK
Abstract :
This work is concerned with the theoretical background and the clinical application of radiofrequency (RF) current heating of prostate in symptomatic benign bladder outlet obstruction in the ageing male. The technique remains under development as the search for a more durable outcome continues
Keywords :
bioelectric phenomena; hyperthermia; patient treatment; reviews; RF current heating; ageing male; clinical application; durable outcome; prostatic radiofrequency thermotherapy; symptomatic benign bladder outlet obstruction; therapeutic technique;
Conference_Titel :
Technological Advances in Therapeutic Urology, IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location :
Exeter
DOI :
10.1049/ic:19960622
