2026 AUA Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Guideline Now Available

The American Urological Association (AUA) recently released a three-part update to its guideline, Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. The 2026 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) guideline is a major update that replaces the 2023 version and divides the guideline into three parts: Presentation and Evaluation, Medical Management, and Procedural/Surgical Management.

Below, we briefly discuss the three parts of the AUA BPH 2026 guideline. Overall, patient counseling and shared decision making are cornerstones of all three parts. For the most thorough look at the following sections, view the full text version of the 2026 Management of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Attributed to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia guideline.

AUA BPH 2026 Guideline – Part 1: Presentation and Evaluation

Part 1 of the three-part 2026 AUA guideline update regarding the management of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) attributed to BPH features recommendations focusing on the presentation, evaluation, and management of men with BPH causing LUTS. Part 1 discusses patient history, physical examinations, tests, and patient counseling.

AUA BPH 2026 Guideline – Part 2: Medical Management

Part 2 of the three-part 2026 AUA guideline update regarding the management of LUTS attributed to BPH features recommendations focusing on medical management of men with BPH causing LUTS. Part 2 discusses non-procedural management, lifestyle and behavioral interventions, and specific risks for certain patient populations. 

AUA BPH 2026 Guideline – Part 3: Procedural/Surgical Management

Part 3 of the three-part 2026 AUA guideline update regarding the management of LUTS attributed to BPH features recommendations focusing on procedural and surgical management of men with BPH causing LUTS. Part 3 discusses general procedural principles, interventions based on patient characteristics, sexual function, postoperative follow-up, and retreatment rates. 

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