What is Prostate Enlargement (BPH)?
Prostate enlargement is a condition that occurs with age and refers to an increase in the volume of the prostate gland. It usually starts around the age of 45 and becomes more pronounced around the age of 50. BPH is a benign condition, meaning it is not usually associated with cancer. However, an enlarged prostate can affect urine flow and bladder function.
Symptoms of BPH and How is it Diagnosed?
Symptoms of BPH include weakened urine flow, a feeling of incomplete emptying during urination, difficulty starting urination, increased urinary frequency, urgency to urinate, frequent urination at night and intermittent urination. Diagnosis begins with an assessment of symptoms and physical examination. Tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, urine flow testing, ultrasonography and cystoscopy may also be used.
What are BPH Treatment Methods?
Treatment of BPH varies depending on the severity of symptoms and the patient's condition. While medication can help relieve symptoms, surgical intervention may be required. Surgical treatment options include transurethral resection (TUR), laser treatments (laser vaporization, laser enucleation), open surgery and closed surgical methods such as HoLEP and ThuLEP, which have gained popularity in recent years.
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ThuLEP is another closed surgical method that allows the removal of the entire prostate gland. This method uses thulium laser technology. ThuLEP is usually preferred for patients who require surgical treatment for large prostate enlargement.
ThuLEP is performed in a similar way to HoLEP. The prostate tissue is accessed using endoscopic methods and the thulium laser is used to fragment and remove the tissue. This method effectively removes prostate tissue and helps improve urinary flow symptoms.
ThuLEP, like HoLEP, is a specialized procedure and should be performed by an experienced surgeon.
Both methods are effective and safe surgical options for large prostate enlargements. Which method is preferred will depend on the patient's condition, prostate size and other factors.
HoLEP is a closed surgical procedure to remove the entire prostate gland. This procedure is particularly preferred for large prostate enlargements or when other surgical options are not suitable. The HoLEP method involves the use of holmium laser technology.
The HoLEP procedure begins by first inserting an endoscope into the prostate gland. Then, using laser energy, the prostate tissue is broken down and removed. This method ensures effective removal of the entire prostate tissue and reduces the risk of postoperative complications. Furthermore, the patient's recovery process is usually faster and provides a long-lasting effect on urinary flow symptoms.
The HoLEP procedure is a specialized procedure and should be performed by an experienced urological surgeon.
Treatment of BPH varies depending on the severity of symptoms and the patient's condition. While medication can help relieve symptoms, surgical intervention may be required. Surgical treatment options include transurethral resection (TUR), laser treatments (laser vaporization, laser enucleation), open surgery and closed surgical methods such as HoLEP and ThuLEP, which have gained popularity in recent years.
Symptoms of BPH include weakened urine flow, a feeling of incomplete emptying during urination, difficulty starting urination, increased urinary frequency, urgency to urinate, frequent urination at night and intermittent urination. Diagnosis begins with an assessment of symptoms and physical examination. Tests such as prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, urine flow testing, ultrasonography and cystoscopy may also be used.
Prostate enlargement is a condition that occurs with age and refers to an increase in the volume of the prostate gland. It usually starts around the age of 45 and becomes more pronounced around the age of 50. BPH is a benign condition, meaning it is not usually associated with cancer. However, an enlarged prostate can affect urine flow and bladder function.