Although urethral catheter placement is routine after surgical procedures of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), no guidelines inform the duration of catheter use. Results from ratings provided by a multidisciplinary panel in the US offer guidance in decreasing practice variation thereby reducing postoperative risks and improving the consistency and quality of care for patients undergoing surgery.

Many people think that an enlarged prostate (BPH) and prostate cancer are associated, but the simple answer is: No, they are not. Professor Ralph Peeker explains the concepts.