Botulinum toxin in male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS): What can we expect?

Abstract

During the last two decades botulinum toxin has also conquered urology. Botulinum toxin reduces the contractility and sensitivity of the detrusor muscle and relieves pain. It is therefore apromising drug whose use in men also appears promising. The following article highlights the practical relevance of botulinum toxin for male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). But first of all, adistinction must be made between use in male LUTS due to benign prostate syndrome (BPS) and use in cases of overactive bladder (OAB) alone. Adifferentiated diagnosis and treatment of male LUTS is therefore essential.