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08 July 2021: Clinical Research

Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT) in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Preliminary Report

Roger J. Ziętek 1BDF , Zbigniew M. Ziętek 123ACE*

DOI: 10.12659/MSM.931597

Med Sci Monit 2021; 27:e931597

Table 5 Prostate-specific antigen concentration at the 3-month follow-up in the transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) and pharmacologic (control) groups.

Treatment methodNPSA (ng/mL)P
BaselineAfter 3 months
X±SDX±SD
TUMT8402.9±4.54.6±5.7
Control10403.0±4.52.7±3.5
X – mean; SD – standard deviation; PSA – prostate-specific antigen; TUMT – transurethral microwave thermotherapy. statistical significance according to the Mann-Whitney test.

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Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750
Medical Science Monitor eISSN: 1643-3750