The first sign of an enlarged prostate for most men is the nightly bathroom runs. It is known by several names - benign prostate hyperplasia, enlarged prostate, or simply BPH.
For an enlarged prostate, a range of treatments is available – surgery, minimally-invasive office procedures, and medications.
The treatment is based on your age, size of your prostate gland, and your overall health.
Several procedures can relieve symptoms when medications are not working. To shrink a portion of the prostate various types of heat energy are used.
TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy): For mild to moderate blockage this therapy is effective.
TUNA (transurethral radiofrequency needle ablation): To relieve symptoms and improve urine flow this procedure destroys prostate tissue.
Prostatic stents: To widen the urethra and keep it open a tiny metal coil called a stent is inserted in some cases.
Surgery can relieve symptoms for most men with very enlarged prostates. Your doctor will recommend which is best for you after a careful evaluation of your general medical condition, and situation.
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate): For an enlarged prostate this is the most common surgery, and symptoms are reduced considerably.
TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate): Instead of removing prostate tissue this procedure involves making cuts in the prostate. After the procedure patients can go home the same day.
Laser Surgery: To destroy prostate tissue this procedure uses high energy vaporizing laser. It may require an overnight stay at the hospital as it is done under general anesthesia.
Open Prostate Surgery (Prostatectomy): Open surgery is done when it is difficult to do a transurethral procedure. When there is bladder damage, open prostatectomy is recommended.
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Deciding on Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate
The treatment is based on your age, size of your prostate gland, and your overall health.
Minimally Invasive Treatments for an Enlarged Prostate
TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy): For mild to moderate blockage this therapy is effective.
TUNA (transurethral radiofrequency needle ablation): To relieve symptoms and improve urine flow this procedure destroys prostate tissue.
Prostatic stents: To widen the urethra and keep it open a tiny metal coil called a stent is inserted in some cases.
Surgery for an Enlarged Prostate
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate): For an enlarged prostate this is the most common surgery, and symptoms are reduced considerably.
TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate): Instead of removing prostate tissue this procedure involves making cuts in the prostate. After the procedure patients can go home the same day.
Laser Surgery: To destroy prostate tissue this procedure uses high energy vaporizing laser. It may require an overnight stay at the hospital as it is done under general anesthesia.
Open Prostate Surgery (Prostatectomy): Open surgery is done when it is difficult to do a transurethral procedure. When there is bladder damage, open prostatectomy is recommended.
Treatment for enlarged prostate in Chennai
Different treatment options are available for an enlarged prostate at the South Indian Institute for Urology and Transplant (SIIUT). They have the best urologist in Chennai onboard. They will advise the best option for you.
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