Methodology
Center of Excellence Criteria
Our published criteria for designating a urology center as a Center of Excellence for BPH care.
Surgeon credentials
- Board certification (ABU or international equivalent)
- Fellowship training preferred for HoLEP, Aquablation, robotic prostatectomy
- Minimum 50 BPH procedures/year across the menu
- Active continuing medical education
Procedure breadth
Centers should offer at least three of: TURP, Rezum, UroLift, HoLEP, PAE, robotic simple prostatectomy. A "we only do one procedure" practice cannot offer truly individualized recommendations.
Outcomes transparency
- Reported re-treatment rates
- Reported continence and sexual-function outcomes
- Surgical-site infection rates
- 30-day readmission rates
Patient-centered practices
- Pre-procedure IPSS, uroflow, PVR, and prostate volume documented
- Written informed consent describing alternatives, risks, and expected sexual side effects
- Second-opinion friendly
Facility
JCI- or equivalently-accredited hospital or ASC. See Facility Standards.
Educational content only. Not medical advice. Verify all credentials, licensing, accreditation, and procedure information directly with providers. Sources: Mayo Clinic, Urology Care Foundation, AUA, Cleveland Clinic, NIDDK, AAFP.