Granville L. Lloyd, MD, presented “TURP in 2024” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 28, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Lloyd, Granville L. “TURP in 2024.” August 28, 2024. Accessed Oct 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/turp-in-2024/
TURP in 2024 – Summary
Granville L. Lloyd, MD, provides a comprehensive overview of therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), focusing on the evolution from medical to procedural interventions. In this 9-minute presentation, he highlights the ongoing development and competition among various technologies, emphasizing procedural therapy over medical management in terms of sexual outcomes. Dr. Lloyd’s presentation describes the wide array of procedural options, including TURP, Rezūm, UroLift, and newer approaches like Optilume.
The economic and clinical burden of BPH is underscored. Dr. Lloyd advocates for a personalized approach to selecting the appropriate therapy, utilizing the best tool available for each patient while acknowledging the evolving role of newer technologies.
About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)
The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.