AMMD Launches MoXy Fiber
AMMD announces the global launch of MoXy Liquid Cooled Fiber, its novel therapy system for benign prostatic hyperplasia/BPH.
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Cabazitaxel Approved In The USA To Extend Life In Prostate Cancer Victims
Cabazitaxel has been given regulatory approval in the USA and is under consideration by the European Medicines Agency and other global approval committees to be used to extend life expectancy in prostate cancer patients…
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Prostate Removal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why is the prostate removed?
The prostate is located under a man’s bladder. The prostate also surrounds the urethra. As men age, the prostate naturally enlarges. The enlargement can put pressure on the bladder and urethra creating bladder infections. It may also create difficulty in urination. Removing the prostate (prostatectomy) helps relieve this pressure and can eradicate these problems.
How does the urologist remove the prostate?
There are several procedures used to remove the prostate. Each procedure has different risks and benefits. However, not all urologists use all methods and not all patients will qualify for all methods.
The most common types of prostate removal include Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), laser prostatectomy, a transurethral needle ablation (TUNA), and an open prostatectomy.
Why do urologists use TURP?
The big advantage of TURP is that it does not create an outside surgical cut. The drawback to TURP comes with the difficulty of removing especially large prostates.
Which procedure is the least invasive?
The laser prostatectomy is the least invasive allowing patients to return home the same day. This procedure uses laser energy to remove enlarged prostate tissue, resulting in an open channel for urine to flow-through.
• ILC – Interstitial laser coagulation uses laser energy
• HoLep – holmium laser enucleation of the prostate uses laser energy
• GreenLight Laser Therapy uses laser therapy
There are some less invasive procedures available to men. They use heat to remove the prostate.
• TUNA – Transurethral needle ablation uses ultrasound
• TUMT – Transurethral microwave thermotherapy uses a microwave antenna fed through a catheter
• TUVP – Transurethral electrovaporization uses a roller ball to heat the prostate tissue.
• WIT – Water-induced thermotherapy uses a heated water catheter
Where can I find a urologist?
You can use Doctor Finders to locate a urologist in your area or find one that does the particularly prostatectomy you are looking for.
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Holep – Advancement in Laparoscopic Urology
RG Stone and Super Speciality Hospital, Indiaâs only chain of super speciality hospitals for Urology, Joint Replacement, ENT and Laparoscopy, announced the success of the operations on two patients for their disease, Prostate Enlargement or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) leading to Blockage of Urinary Passage. This is because both the patients were unsuitable candidates for surgery under previous techniques for treatment of BPH. One of the patients, Mr Sohan Singh, is 90 years old and is Anemic. The second patient, Dr HS Sandhu, is 69-year old and had Hypertension, Stroke & Cardiac Problem. It is well to note, too, that Dr. Sandhu himself is an Ophthalmologist and a retired CMO.
With the availability of the latest Holmium Laser Enucleation of Prostate (HOLEP) Technique, Dr. Anand Sehgal was able to successfully operate on the two patients and give new life to them. Dr. Anand Sehgal is M.Ch. (Urology) and Chief Endoscopic & Laparoscopic Urologist at RG Stone and Super Speciality Hospital. HOLEP is a minimally invasive surgery, for treatment of BPH using the state-of-the-art 100 Watt Holmium Laser.
Dr Chan Bir Singh, Partner, RG Stone and Super Speciality Hospital, also informed that the RG Hospital chain is the first to introduce Holmium Laser in India and that the RG Stone and Super Speciality Hospital, Ludhiana is currently the only institution possessing the Holmium Laser, not only in entire Punjab, but in entire region up-north Delhi.
The prostate is part of a manâs genitals. The prostate is a walnut-sized gland located beneath the bladder and in front of the rectum. For men over 50, the most common prostate problem is prostate enlargement. This condition is also called Benign Continue reading
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A friend is thinking about having Green Light Laser PVP. So long as it is inside the USA he can get there, but he is having trouble getting recommendations for this particular procedure. We’ve found a lot of information saying you need a great doctor performing it, but as to who they are google and other search engines aren’t saying.
If you can recommend a database or website with ratings or information about surgeons and urologists that would be helpful too.
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There is yet no straightforward way to determine the optimal dose level and treatment schedules for high-dose radiation therapies such as stereotactic radiation therapy, which is used to treat brain and lung cancer, or for high-dose brachytherapy for prostate and other cancers. Radiation oncologists at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G…
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How much does a Trans Uretheral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) procedure cost?
My dad will going for the TURP procedure shortly here in the USA. He has no insurance and will be taking care of the costs personally.
Does anyone have an idea of the average cost breakdown: doctors charge for the procedure, facility charge, anesthesia charge etc
Atrazine Causes Prostate Inflammation In Male Rats And Delays Puberty
A new study shows that male rats prenatally exposed to low doses of atrazine, a widely used herbicide, are more likely to develop prostate inflammation and to go through puberty later than non-exposed animals. The research adds to a growing body of literature on atrazine, an herbicide predominantly used to control weeds and grasses in crops such as corn and sugar cane…
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TURP or laser surgery for BPH?
Prostate disorder and medication
Prostate
Prostate is a gland that secretes an alkaline fluid into the pancreatic duct. This fluid constitutes up to 30% of the semen and it neutralizes the acidic vaginal tract and sustains the sperm life for longer. The fluid secreted by prostate includes proteolytic enzymes, prostatic acid phosphatase, and prostate-specific antigen.
Problems associated with Prostate
Two most common problems associated with prostate gland are prostatitis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and malignant prostatic hyperplasia (MPH). Prostatitis is characterized by often urination, burning sensation while urinating, fever or tedium. It may happen due to inflammation caused by bacterial infection. In case there is no bacterial infection found, there is a possibility of nonbacterial prostatitis.
In BPH the prostate gland enlarges and squeezes the urethra. As the urine from the urinary bladder travels though urethra, this might cause high pressure on urinary bladder. Symptoms of BPH are frequent urination, sudden high bladder pressure and urgent need to urinate. It might wake you many when you are asleep, you will feel high pressure to urinate however you have to wait to start urinating. The urine stream gets weak, quantity of urine decreases, feeling the pressure even after urinating, dribbling urine or blood in urine.
Prostatitis is not a very serious illness and can be treated with medication like alpha-blocker that relaxes the prostate muscles. Prostatitis mostly occurs in men younger than 50 years however BPH or MPH occurs in men older than 50 years. BPH may cause urinary tract infection, difficulty in urinating or constant urination can also damage the kidney
MPH is cancerous in nature and happens due to uncontrolled growth of cells in prostate gland. Since the early symptoms of BPH and MPH are same, you should always consult a doctor to examine and identify the disease. Correct diagnosis with correct treatment will help in early detection and treatment of the disease.
Treatment
There are medicines available to treat the disease. Other treatment includes surgical and non surgical methods. Available medicines shrink or contract the prostate and prevent it from blocking the urinary tract. Non surgical procedures or sometimes termed as transurethral procedures includes reaching the prostate with the help of small tubes and then heating the affected region. Few of the transurethral procedures are photo-selective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), transurethral microwave therapy (TUMT) and transurethral needle ablation (TUNA).
Surgical treatment includes removing a piece of prostate either through urethra or in open surgery. In case the prostate Is very large the open surgery is performed by making an incision above the penis. If the size of prostate is not very large a surgery called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is performed. Both the surgeries require general anesthesia.
In extreme case when the patient is diagnosed with MPH, the doctor may advise to remove the prostate to stop the cancer from spreading.
Side effects of treatment
Surgical or nonsurgical procedures may affect the sexual function, reverse ejaculation, loss of bladder control and dribbling or urine leakage. Most of the post treatment prostate symptoms can be treated and can be fully reversed in less than a year
I have a benign enlarged prostate. Is there a laser treatment that would shrink an enlarged prostate?
This question is basically for Physicians and Surgeons or anyone who has gone through this ailment. I have a benign enlarged prostate. Is there a laser treatment that would shrink the enlarged prostate, without open surgery?
Keeping Your Prostate Healthy the Natural Way
Having prostate problems is one that many men dread and fear. Not only do they equate this type of condition with old age and being past one’s prime, they know too that it can result in pain, problems urinating, and even impotence in some cases. Also, the exam that one must go through to check the gland is very unpleasant and downright embarrassing!
This doesn’t mean that any man should just ignore this problem. It’s important to do everything you can to keep the prostate healthy so as to forego these problems as much as possible.
While prostate problems are common in men, very few even know what this gland is for and what its healthy function is. This gland surrounds the top part of the urethra, which is the tube that drains urine from the bladder. Its function is to keep the urethra moist which aids in urination, and it also produces seminal fluid to transport sperm. In adult males it is typically about the size of a walnut, but its enlargement is what causes problems in men. As a matter of fact, about 43% of men over the age of 60 have an enlarged prostate gland. Non cancerous enlargement of the prostate is a common problem and it is not clear exactly what the cause is. It is believed that a hormonal change among older men is a major factor. Biopsies of enlarged prostates have shown extraordinarily high cholesterol content.
It’s true that you can’t always do something about whether or not this gland becomes enlarged, you can do many things to keep yourself healthy overall and address the common reasons for an enlarged prostate. For instance, many believe that the antioxidant agents in green tea and berries help to fight off the free radicals that destroy healthy cells. Also, some doctors are finding out that regular ejaculations on the man’s part seem to “exercise” the prostate and ward off some forms of cancer and cases of enlargement – good news for men who are looking for yet another reason to enjoy a healthy sex life!
Saw palmetto is an herb that many believe helps to shrink an enlarged prostate; it is thought to work by breaking down the testosterone that works to feed this gland. Saw Palmetto extract is widely used in Europe and is currently the subject of extensive study for improving prostate health.
Zinc is required for male sexual maturity and fertility depends on it. Zinc also has a profound influence on the body’s ability to resist disease. Lycopene is also the most abundant carotene in the prostate tissues and is needed for normal prostate functioning.
It’s also thought that heat applied to this region can reduce the enlargement, although a regular heating pad or hot bath doesn’t seem to quite reach this gland. Heat involves microwave or laser therapy.
In some extreme cases medical intervention and even surgery may be necessary. Ignoring an enlarged prostate can lead to kidney infections, impotence, and cancer. Many surgeries are considered major and require time off from work, but most doctors can recommend other treatment options since these are so invasive. Every man over 40 should have regular exams so as to avoid prostate problems in the future and avoid letting the condition become so severe that only surgery can correct the problem.
Always consult your doctor before using this information.
This Article is nutritional in nature and not to be construed as medical advice.
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End Prostate Problems With Avena Sativa
Mention a prostate exam to any man and he’ll likely cringe. The last thing a man wants to hear about his body is that he has prostate problems. As many as 80 percent of men have an enlarged prostate. Most men will experience prostate pain at some point in their lives, and aging increases the risk of having prostate problems.
Prostate cancer falls only behind skin cancer as the leading type of cancer in the United States. Prostate cancer is responsible for the deaths of 500,000 men in the U.S. each year. While the numbers are startling, relatively few men get help for urinary or prostate problems. They suffer in silence. Beyond the embarrassment of having their prostate checked, many men believe that problems with the bladder are just a normal part of aging.
Men don’t feel comfortable talking to their doctors about prostate problems. Yet, early detection and prevention are best for long-term health. A health screening is a simple step that all men need to take seriously. Urination problems need to be addressed quickly since they can be very painful and are often the first sign of a more serious problem.
What the Prostate Does
The prostate’s job is to hold and release semen. Semen is the alkaline fluid that neutralizes the acidity of the vagina, thereby making it easier for sperm to reach their destination. A healthy prostate requires the right balance of androgens (male hormones). As men age, their hormonal balance changes and they use the fluids less often. Unused fluids in the prostate will harden.
If the prostate is inflamed, it can cause a painfully enlarged prostate, prostatitis or prostate cancer. When testosterone, the male hormone, is converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), it can lead to prostate cancer or enlargement.
Ending Prostate Problems
There are a few ways to end prostate problems. One option is having surgery to correct the problem. This should be used as a last resort after exploring more natural and less invasive choices. Second, there are heated laser treatments available to ease an enlarged prostate. While this is a less invasive option than prostate surgery, it can be costly and time consuming. Third, there is the option of prostate massage. There are devices sold for just this purpose. They are said to release build up fluids to provide relief from prostate pain.
There is another method for relieving prostate problems, though. It includes making healthy lifestyle choices and including avena sativa in your diet.
Avena Sativa Ends Prostate Problems
Avena sativa is a cooked seed used in cereals and flour. It can also be sprouted and used in salads and sandwiches. It is rich in silicon, manganese, zinc, calcium, phosphorus and Vitamins A, B1, B2 and E. It is an oat complex for men that support prostate health in a natural way. It actually shrinks an enlarged prostate. Used in conjunction with a healthy diet, exercise and a healthy lifestyle in general, it can greatly improve the health of the prostate.
The keys to ending prostate problems are eat healthy and limit dairy intake; incorporate exercise into your daily routine; reduce stress; and add an avena sativa supplement to your diet. Getting into a healthy routine will ease the pain of an enlarged prostate and prevent prostate problems in the future.
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How long can a person expect to bleed after a laser prostate TURP?
I recently had a Green Light laser PVP TURP. Other than the day after the surgery, I experienced no bleeding whatsoever. Then, 12 days after the event, I suddenly began voiding blood at the beginning of each urination session. This has been going on for 7 days, now. If I drink lots of water and lie down, it seems to improve; otherwise, it’s always a bit of blood followed by regular urine. Can anyone tell me if this is a normal part of the healing process? Thanks.