What GPs Should Know About BPH: Symptoms, Lifestyle & Treatment

What GPs Should Know About BPH: Symptoms, Lifestyle & Medical Management, and Surgery

Join us at Mayo Clinic Healthcare for an in‑person educational session led by Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran, Consultant Urological Surgeon. This session will provide GPs with a practical, evidence‑based update on the assessment and management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), covering symptom evaluation, lifestyle advice, medical therapies, and surgical options.

The session is designed to support confident, efficient decision‑making in primary care and to clarify when specialist referral is appropriate.

Speaker

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran

Consultant Urological Surgeon

Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran - Mayo Clinic Healthcare

Professor Sooriakumaran is an internationally recognised urological surgeon with extensive expertise in lower urinary tract symptoms, BPH management, and prostate disease. He combines academic leadership with high‑volume clinical practice and is known for delivering clear, practical education relevant to everyday GP consultations.

This session is ideal for primary care clinicians seeking structured guidance on managing male urinary symptoms and navigating modern treatment pathways for BPH.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, delegates will be able to:

• Recognise and assess lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) suggestive of BPH
• Understand the role of lifestyle interventions and conservative management
• Differentiate between medical treatment options, including alpha‑blockers and 5‑alpha‑reductase inhibitors
• Identify patients who may benefit from surgical or procedural intervention
• Know when and how to refer to urology for specialist assessment

This session is ideal for GPs looking to improve confidence in managing BPH, streamline treatment decisions, and provide evidence‑based care for men presenting with urinary symptoms in primary care.

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