Benign Enlargement of Prostat... : Treatments
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Treatments could include:
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radiofrequency ablation
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Transurethral needle ablation
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The choice of a treatment is based on the severity of your symptoms, the extent to which they affect your daily life, and the presence of any other medical conditions. Treatment options include "watchful waiting," lifestyle changes, medication, or...
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Heat treatments are therapeutic applications of superficial or deep-heating agents to areas of the body. Purpose Thermal agents are used therapeutically to: decrease pain decrease muscle spasm decrease muscle tightness and increase flexibility prepare joints and muscles for exercise increase local blood flow to the area, thus promoting tissue healing Precautions Therapeutic heat treatments should not be used in individuals who have bleeding or recent hemorrhage, an acute inflammatory process, or local infection near the point of application.
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Heat treatments are applications of therapeutic thermal agents to specific body areas experiencing injury or dysfunction. Purpose The general purpose of a heat treatment is to increase the extensibility of soft tissues, remove toxins from cells, enhance blood flow, increase function of the tissue cells, encourage muscle relaxation, and help relieve pain .
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Laser (light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures. Purpose Laser surgery is used to: cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue shrink or destroy tumors and lesions cauterize (seal) blood vessels to prevent excessive bleeding Precautions Anyone who is thinking about having laser surgery should ask his doctor to: explain why laser surgery is likely to be more beneficial than traditional surgery describe his experience in performing the laser procedure the patient is considering Because some lasers can temporarily or permanently discolor the skin of Blacks, Asians, and Hispanics, a dark-skinned patient should make sure that his surgeon has successfully performed laser procedures on people of color.
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Women who experience urinary incontinence may be able to alleviate the problem by performing pelvic floor exercises, known as Kegels.
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Kegel exercises (Kegels) are exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the lower pelvic girdle, or pelvic floor- the pubococcygeal (PC) muscles. The PC muscles support the bladder, urethra, and urethral sphincter- the muscle group at the neck of the bladder that acts as a spigot for controlling urine flow into the urethra- and the vagina, uterus, and rectum.
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Kegel exercises are a series of pelvic muscle exercises designed to strengthen the muscles of the pelvic floor.
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Incontinence is surprisingly common. Surgery, medications, childbirth, or injury can interfere with urinary and rectal function. But there are a variety of treatments available including exercise programs, medications and surgery.
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The prostate gland is an organ at the base of the bladder in men. The tissues in the gland may need to be surgically removed or destroyed if the prostate is swollen. See also: Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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A stent is a tiny tube placed into an artery, blood vessel, or other duct (such as one that carries urine) to hold the structure open.
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Open prostatectomy is a procedure for removal of an enlarged prostate gland. Purpose The primary indication for open prostatectomy is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition whereby benign or noncancerous nodules grow in the prostate gland.
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Laser ProstatectomyTo help treat your enlarged prostate gland and relieve your symptoms, your doctor may recommend laser prostatectomy. A laser (concentrated light energy) is used to destroy the part of the enlarged prostate gland that is squeezi...
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)TURP is a type of surgery used to treat a benign enlargement of the prostate, also known asBPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This surgical treatment removes prostate tissue to relieve pressure on the...
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Detailed information on benign prostatic hyperplasia, including symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure by which portions of the prostate gland are removed through the urethra. Purpose The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system.
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What to Know About TURP for Prostate CancerThis type of surgery only removes some of the cancer. It doesn’t cure cancer.
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Comparing new and older treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia, a condition that affects millions of older men.
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Experts discuss the various types of surgical treatments available for benign prostatic hyperplasia, the benefits and risks of each type, and when surgery should be considered, if at all.
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