Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is one of a number of effective and safe[1] procedures used in the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia.

[2] Transurethral microwave thermotherapy is a non-surgical, minimally invasive therapy that can be performed under a local anesthetic on an outpatient basis.

After three to five days the Foley catheter can be replaced by a temporary prostatic stent to improve voiding without exacerbating irritation symptoms.

The stent is worn for 30 days and allows the patient to have volitional voiding with improved quality of life compared to a Foley catheter.

Patients maintained on alpha-blockers after transurethral microwave thermotherapy may experience fewer urinary symptoms and have a decreased incidence of retention.