Lesson 10 • 19 Jul 2025
Enhancing patient communication to better manage BPH symptoms
with Dr. Shawn West, Dr. Jose Silva
Course overview
This course explores modern BPH management, covering HoLEP vs. MIST techniques, optimizing bladder health, advanced technologies (UroLift, Greenlight, Aquablation), and effective APP-urologist collaboration for improved patient outcomes.
2 hours, 24 lessons
Lessons
HoLEP vs MIST: Patient Selection & Outcomes
Lesson 1
BPH treatment evolution and patient evaluation for nocturia
Lesson 2
Patient symptoms and considerations for treatment options
Lesson 3
Treatment options for small prostates, outcomes, and patient preferences
Lesson 4
Patient counseling, side effects, and necessary equipment for successful HoLEP procedures
Lesson 5
Techniques, equipment, and complications in HoLEP enucleation procedures
Lesson 6
Criteria for post-surgical discharge, catheter protocols, bleeding management, and medications
Lesson 7
Active surveillance and interventions for prostate cancer patients with obstructive symptoms
Lesson 8
Kegel exercises, pelvic floor therapy, and treatment alternatives
Optimizing Bladder Health in Treatment of BPH
Lesson 9
Learning New Technologies in Urology After Training
Lesson 10
Enhancing patient communication to better manage BPH symptoms
Lesson 11
Personalized treatment plans for urinary symptoms in patients with BPH
Lesson 12
Indications, benefits, and patient consultations on UroLift, Greenlight, and Aquablation
Lesson 13
Assessing UroLift candidacy based on prostate morphology
Lesson 14
Performing Urolift procedures in ASC vs. OR, anesthesia choices, and patient recovery protocols
Lesson 15
Post-op expectations, medications, and patient care following Urolift and TURP procedures
BPH Care: Insights from Physician-APP Collaboration
Lesson 16
APP program's creation, challenges, and benefits in addressing urology provider shortages
Lesson 17
Onboarding and specialization process for new urology APP's
Lesson 18
Robust BPH program utilizing patient navigation, objective testing, and telehealth for consultations
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
BPH procedures and emphasizing proper diagnostic testing before selecting treatments
Lesson 21
In-office prostate procedures for BPH, patient comfort, and post-op symptoms
Lesson 22
Managing post-BPH procedure symptoms and educating patients to set realistic expectations
Lesson 23
Handling patient expectations and symptoms post-procedure
Lesson 24
Training, growth, and engagement of APPs in urology while expanding procedural roles
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