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Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia(BPH)
By:- Lemessa Jira

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Presentation out lines• Objectives
• ProstateOverview
• Definition of BPH
• Epidemiology
• Etiologies
• Pathophysiology
• Symptomsof BPH
• Diagnosis
• Treatment Options
• Nursing Management
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Objectives• At theend of session, thestudent will beableto
• DefineBPH
• Identify thepredominant location in theprostatewhereBPH
developsand describehow thisfact relatesto thesymptomsand
signsof BPH
• List thesymptomsBPH
• List theimportant componentsof thephysical exam of apatient
with BPH
• List themedical and surgical treatment optionsfor BPH.
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Introduction
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ProstateOverview

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• Walnut sized gland at
baseof malebladder
• Surroundstheurethra
• Producessemen that
transportssperm during
ejaculation
• Prostategrowsto its
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What istheProstate
(Heidenreich, 2014)

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Prostate…
• normal adult sizein aman’searly 20s; it
beginsto grow again during themid-40s
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(Heidenreich, 2014)

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• Enlarged Prostate orBenign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH)
• Prostatitis
• Prostate Cancer
• Eachco nditio n affects the pro state differently.
(Sosa, 2014)
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What Can Happen to the
Prostate

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What isBPH?
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No rmal adult size = appro ximately 1 .5
inches in diameter
(Silva, 2014)

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Normal vs. Enlarged Prostate
• Astheprostateenlarges,
pressurecan beput on
theurethracausing
urinary problems
(LUTS)
Corona, 2014
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Normal Prostate Enlarged Prostate
(Corona,
2014)

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Epidemiology
•BPH affects50% of men over 50yrs
•Affects40-50% of men ages51-60
•Affects80%+ men over age80
•Obesity, higher body mass index (BMI)
and lack of exercise may increase the risk
of BPH
(
Sosa, 2014) 10

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• Causenot completely understood
• Elevated estrogen levels. BPH generally
occurs when men have elevated estrogen
levels and when prostate tissue becomes more
sensitivedueto aromataseenzyme.
(Getzenberg, 2014)
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Etiologies

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Etiologies
• Smoking. Smoking increasestherisk of
acquiring BPH dueto anti-estrogenic effect.
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(Getzenberg, 2014)

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Etiologies…
• Reduced activity level. A sedentary lifestyle
could also lead to thedevelopment of BPH.
• Western diet. A diet high in animal fat and
protein and refined carbohydrates while low in
fiber predisposesaman to BPH.
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(Getzenberg, 2014)

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• Resistance. BPH is a result of complex
interactions involving resistance in the prostatic
urethrato mechanical and spastic effects.
(Getzenberg, 2014)
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Pathophysiology

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Pathophysiology cont….
• Obstruction. The hypertrophied lobes of the
prostate may obstruct the bladder neck or urethra,
causing incomplete emptying of the bladder and
urinary retention.
• Dilation. Gradual dilation of the ureters and
kidneyscan occur.
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(Getzenberg, 2014)

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• Urinary frequency. Frequent trips to the
bathroom to urinate may be an early sign of a
developing BPH./ 3-5 timesper hrs/
• Urinary urgency. sudden and immediate
urgeto urinate.
• Nocturia. Urinating frequently at night.
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Symptoms of BPH
(Silva, 2014)

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Symptoms…
• Weak urinary stream.
Decreased and intermittent
forceof stream isasign of
BPH.
• Dribbling urine. Urine
dribblesout after urination.
• Straining. Thereispresence
of abdominal straining upon
urination.
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(Silva, 2014)

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• Digital rectal examination (DRE). A DRE often
reveals a large, rubbery,
and nontender prostate gland.
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Diagnosis
(Silva, 2014), (Mottete, 2014)

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Diagnosis…
• Prostate specific antigen levels.
- Elevated PSA levels may indicate an enlarged
prostate.
• normally PSA level is under 4 (ng/mL) in the
blood
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(Silva, 2014)

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Diagnosis…
• BUN/Cr: Elevated if renal function is
compromised.
Normal rangesBUN:
• adult men: 8 to 20 mg/dL
• adult women: 6 to 20 mg/dL
• children: 5 to 18 mg/dL
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Diagnosis…
• WBC: May bemorethan 11,000/mm3,
• Normal value= 4,500 to 11,000 white blood cells per
microliter (mcL).
• Uroflowmetry: Assessesdegreeof bladder
obstruction.
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(Silva, 2014)

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Diagnosis…
• Cystourethroscopy: To view degree of
prostatic enlargement and bladder-wall changes
(bladder diverticulum).
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(Silva, 2014)

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urinary function test(s) consistent with
an enlarged prostate
• Uroflowmetry
–Normal: 10 – 21 mL/sec
–Patient: 7 mL/sec
• Residual UrineVolume
–> 50 mL significant
–Patient: 110 mL
(Abrams, 2013)
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Differential Diagnosis
• Urethral stricture
• Bladder neck contracture
• Carcinomaof theprostate
• Carcinomaof thebladder
• Bladder calculi
• Urinary tract infection and proctatitis
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(Silva, 2014)

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Treatment Options
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Therapy
• Watchful waiting and behavioral modification
• Medical Management
– Alphablockers
– 5-alphareductaseinhibitors
– Combination therapy
• Surgical Management
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(Oelke, 2013)

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Watchful Waiting and Behavioral
Modification
• is the preferred management technique in
patientswith mild symptoms
• 1/3 improveon own.
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(Oelke, 2013)

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Watchful Waiting and Behavioral
Modification….
Decrease caffeine, alcohol )diuretic effect(
Avoid taking large amounts of fluid over a short period
of time
Void whenever the urge is present, every 2-3 hours
Maintain normal fluid intake, do not restrict fluid
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(Oelke, 2013)

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Watchful Waiting and Behavioral
Modification….
Avoid bladder irritants to include artificial
sweeteners, carbonated beverages
Limit nighttimefluid consumption
BPH symptomscan bevariable, intermittent
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(Oelke, 2013)

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Medical Managment
• Catheterization: if the patient is admitted to
an emergency basis because he is unable to
void, heisimmediately catheterized.
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• Nutritional supplements
– Saw Palmetto
• Alphablockers
– Doxazosin (Cardura)=Initial dose1mg
po/d for 1or 2wks
maxim dose1 to
8mg po/d
– Terazosin (Hytrin)= Initial dose: 1 mg
orally onceaday at bedtime, Maintenance
dose: 1 to 5 mg orally onceaday.
Maximum dose: 20 mg per day. 4 to 6 weeks
( Margie, 2014) 31
Medical Management

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Medical Management…
– Tamsulosin (Flomax)=initial doseo.4mg
po/d, maxim dose0.8mg po/d for 6-12 months
– Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) = 10 mg orally oncea
day immediately after thesamemeal each day
for 2 to 3wks
Sideeffects: postural hypotension, dizziness,
fatigue
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( Morgia, 2014)

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Medical Management…
• 5-alphareductaseinhibitors
– Finasteride (Proscar)=5mg po/d for
3months, Dutasteride (Avodart)= 0.5 mg
orally onceaday for 6 - 12 months
– Less effective for relief of BPH
symptoms than alpha blockers
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Combination Therapy
• Concomitant use of alpha blockers and 5-alpha
reductaseinhibitors
– Should be reserved for patients who are at
significant risk of progression and adverse
outcome
• Patient wantsto avoid surgery
• Significant cost associated with dual medications
(Morgia, 2014)
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Surgical Management
• Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA). A
combined visual and surgical instrument
(cystoscope) is inserted and guides a pair of
tiny needles into the prostate tissue that is
pressing on theurethra.
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(LEE, 2012)

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Surgical Management…
• TUNA useslow-level radio frequencies to
producelocalized heat that destroysprostate
tissuewhilesparing other tissues.
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(LEE, 2012)

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Surgical Management…
• Open prostatectomy. Open prostatectomy
involves the surgical removal of the inner
portion of the prostate via a suprapubic,
retropubic, or perineal approach for large
prostateglands.
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(LEE, 2012)

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Surgical Management…
• Retropubic
–Midlineabd.
incision
• Perineal
–Incision between
thescrotum and
anus
• Suprapubic
–Abdominal
incision 38(LEE, 2012)

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Surgical Management…
• Patients who have developed complications of
BPH (i.e urinary retention, renal insufficiency,
recurrent UTI and obstructed urinary flow )
arebest treated surgically.
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(LEE, 2012)

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Complicationsof BPH
• Urinary retention
• UTI
• Sepsissecondary to UTI
• Residual urine
• Calculi
• Renal failure
• Hematuria
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(Speakman, 2014)

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• Nursing Management
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Nursing Assessment
Isbaseon health history
• Health history. The health history focuses on
the urinary tract, previous surgical procedures,
general health issues, family history of
prostate diseases, and fitness for possible
surgery.
• Physical assessment. Physical assessment
includesdigital rectal examination.
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Nursing Diagnosis
• Based on the assessment data, the appropriate
nursing diagnosesfor apatient with BPH are:
• Urinary retention related to obstruction in the
bladder neck or urethra.
• Acute painrelated to bladder distention.
• Anxiety related to thesurgical procedure.
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Thegoalsfor apatient with BPH include:
• Relieveacuteurinary retention.
• Promotecomfort.
• Prevent complications.
• Help patient deal with psychosocial concerns.
• Provideinformation about disease
process/prognosisand treatment needs.
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Nursing Care Planning &Goals

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Nursing Interventions
• Nursing Interventions
• Preoperativeand postoperativenursing
interventionsfor apatient with BPH areasfollows:
• Reduce anxiety. Thenurseshould familiarizethe
patient with thepreoperativeand postoperative
routinesand initiatemeasuresto reduceanxiety.
• Relieve discomfort. Bed rest and analgesicsare
prescribed if apatient experiencesdiscomfort.
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Nursing interventions…
• Provide instruction. Beforethesurgery, the
nursereviewswith thepatient theanatomy of
theaffected structuresand their function in
relation to theurinary and reproductive
systems.
• Maintain fluid balance. Fluid balanceshould
berestored to normal.
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Evaluation
• Reduced anxiety.
• Reduced level of pain.
• Maintained fluid volumebalance
postoperatively.
• Absenceof complications.
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Take-Home Messages
• Aging Population= More BPH
• Not all Male LUTS=BPH
• Not all BPH=LUTS
• Consider Combination Therapy
• Quality of life issues
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