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The best treatment for an enlarged prostate is not the same for every man. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of each procedure. The one you choose will depend on the severity of your symptoms, how much risk you are willing to take, and other medical conditions you may have. Your doctor can help you decide what is best for you.
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What exactly is enlarged prostate surgery like for people?
There are many different procedures that you can have done. Some are not very invasive, and some can be pretty invasive. Surgery is considered as the best long term option for enlarged prostate disease. Generally, in most procedures, the enlarged section of the prostate is removed. In one surgery (open prostatectomy) a doctor makes an incision and then removes the enlarged prostate tissue.
A TURP would be performed for?
It is endoscopic surgery of the prostate gland - Transurethral resection of prostate carried out for enlarged prostate gland
Is the whole prostate removed in surgery?
The treatment for prostate cancer or an enlarged prostate depends on the stage of the cancer or issues with BPH. Some surgeons will recommend removing the prostate and others experienced in more advanced treatments can use robotic surgery to remove the cancer and possibly keeping the prostate intact. A urologist experienced in dealing with prostate cancer and treating enlarged prostate would be able to give you more information and options available.
What is green light laser prostate surgery used to treat?
Green light laser prostate surgery is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate. It is primarily used by qualified surgeons.
How can urinary retention be treated?
It would depend on the cause. You need to be examined by a doctor (urologist). It can be can be caused by a urinary tract infection or an enlarged prostate restricting the flow of urine. The enlarged prostate has the potential to become or may already be cancerous. Infections are treated by antibiotics and the enlarged prostate is treatable with medication or surgery. See a doctor!
How common is enlarged prostate?
About 10% of all men eventually will require treatment for an enlarged prostate
What condition does a BPH laser treat?
BHP stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia, meaning one has a non cancerous enlarged prostate. The BPH laser is used to treat the blockage caused by the enlarged prostate. Patients recover more quickly from this less evasive alternative to surgery.
What prevents enlarged prostate?
Whether or not enlarged prostate is caused by hormonal changes in aging men, there is no known way of preventing it
Can enlarged prostate cause very low testosterone?
The enlarged prostate wouldnt regulate the testosterone production in either direction.
What causes a mildly enlarged and mildly heterogeneous prostate?
cancer prostate
What is the effect of an enlarged prostate on incontinence?
In men, an enlarged prostate gland can obstruct the bladder, causing overflow incontinence.
Can a enlarged prostate cause difficulty using the bathroom?
Enlarged prostate causes annoying trips to the bathroom due to leaking, or dribbling.
