Bipolar RF Therapy as a Surgical Alternative for Symptomatic BPH: A Single-center Experience

What's known on the subject? and What does the study add?Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men and significantly affects quality of life through lower urinary tract symptoms.While transurethral resection of the prostate remains the gold standard surgical treatment, its applicability is limited in elderly patients or those with significant comorbidities due to the risk of perioperative complications.Bipolar radiofrequency (RF) ablation has emerged as a minimally invasive alternative with advantages such as shorter recovery time and a lower complication profile.This study evaluated the short-term outcomes of bipolar RF ablation therapy in patients with BPH who were unresponsive to medical treatment.Significant improvements were observed in both subjective and objective (Q max , post-void residual) parameters following treatment, with no major complications reported.These findings suggest that bipolar RF ablation is a safe and effective therapeutic option, particularly suitable for patients who are poor candidates for conventional surgery.