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.
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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.
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TURP or laser surgery for BPH?
A new standard of care for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
A new standard of care for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
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Treating an Enlarged Prostate
Having an enlarged prostate is not only annoying. It can be embarrassing as well. To make matters worse, the condition can lead to life-threatening complications.
“If after you think you’ve emptied your bladder there are still several ounces of urine left behind, you are at risk for acute urinary retention. That means that one day while you are on a train, a plane, climbing a mountain, driving on some remote highway, or scuba diving off a tropical island hours away from medical help, you may suddenly have to ‘go’ and find that you can’t. The signal to void becomes progressively more intense and painful until you have to be rushed to the nearest medical facility where a catheter inserted into the bladder via the penis is the only way to release the retained urine. If help is a long way off, you may be in real trouble,” explained Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld of the New York Hospital Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center in “The Best Treatment.”
Before that happens, what are your options? How do you deal with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
In the past, the only option for people with BPH or an enlarged prostate was surgery. Called transurethral prostate resection (TURP), this procedure involves “shaving” or removing small pieces of the enlarged prostate that block the flow of urine.
TURP is done with a tiny instrument called a resectoscope or operating cystoscope equipped with a light and electric cutting device at its end. The instrument is inserted into the urethra (the tube where urine flows) and a miniature telescope enables the urologist to see the area and cut portions of the prostate gland.
“After the operation, the resectoscope is removed and a catheter is inserted through the urethra into the bladder, where it remains for a day or two so that that the bladder can void while the enlarged channel heals. The hospital stay generally is about a week,” according to Dr. David E. Larson, editor-in-chief of the “Mayo Clinic Family Health Book.”
TURP usually relieves the uncomfortable symptoms of BPH but there are a few problems. First, the prostate may enlarge again, requiring another operation. This is true for one in five men who may have to undergo a second TURP procedure in five years. Secondly, surgery does not prolong life. One study suggests that it actually reduces a person’s lifespan by a year.
In rare cases, TURP can cause impotence or complete inability to control urination. The most common side effect, however, is retrograde ejaculation, that is, the ejaculated semen enters the bladder instead of shooting out of the penis. This may impair a man’s fertility.
“Men who have had a TURP experience no decrease in sexual desire and retain the ability to have erections, engage in sexual intercourse, and ejaculate. Unfortunately, the surgical procedure may cause damage to the internal bladder sphincter, the valve responsible for forward ejaculation of semen. A damaged bladder sphincter cannot close prior to ejaculation, resulting in retrograde ejaculation of semen into the bladder,” said Dr. Richard F. Spark, associate clinical professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in “Male Sexual Health: A Couple’s Guide.” (Next: Laser for prostate enlargement.)
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Greenlight Laser for Treating Urinary Symptoms in Men
This video reviews the risks and benefits of photoablation of the prostate or the Greenlight Laser for treating men with urinary difficulties
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate Surgery – Destination India
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Training and experience of Indian doctors is widely acknowledged particularly in the US and UK where they have made significant contributions to the delivery of healthcare in the host countries. Many of these doctors after having specialized and practiced in the West have returned home to set up impressive state of the art facilities with the latest in equipment, technology and service levels particularly in Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore and to a lesser extent in Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad and Chennai.
What is Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)?
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical removal of part of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s reproductive system. It makes and stores seminal fluid, a milky fluid that nourishes sperm and forms part of semen. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. It is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum.
Who is an ideal candidate for Transurethral Resection of Prostate?
If a person have any of the urinary symptoms i.e. if a person is unable to completely empty his bladder or experiences pain, urgency for urination, has blood in the urine, has extremely slow stream of urine due to cancerous or non-cancerous (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy) enlargement of the prostate gland, has stones in the urinary bladder; then he is an ideal candidate for Transurethral Resection of Prostate.
Preparations Prior to Procedure of Transurethral Resection of Prostate-
Doctor will likely do the following:
Physical exam
·Review of medications and supplements
·Blood tests including complete blood count, renal function, PSA (prostate-specific antigen)
·Urine tests including urine culture
·Ultrasound of kidney, bladder, prostate
·Urodynamics to assess degree of obstruction
·X-rays of kidneys and chest
How a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)is performed:
A TURP is performed by passing a thin tube up the urethra via penis. The tube is a telescope, so the surgeon can see inside urethra. The blockage is removed using an instrument attached to the telescope that can cut away the abnormal areas. This operation usually means about 2 or 3 nights in hospital.
TURP is done under a general anaesthetic, but for some men, it is done with a spinal anaesthetic. This means patient is awake, but cannot feel anything below the level of the anaesthetic injection into spine.Doctor will suggest a spinal anaesthetic if there are reasons why Patient shouldn’t have a general anaesthetic, for example if patientâs lungs are not as healthy as they might be.
Postoperative Care for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP):
·There will be a catheter in the bladder to drain urine. The urine may be bloody, but do not be alarmed. This is normal. Water may be flushed through the catheter into bladder to wash out blood and clots.
·Always keep the catheter drainage bag below the level of the bladder.
·Do breathing and coughing exercises regularly.
·Rest in bed until the next morning and perhaps longer. The nurse can assist the first time you get out of bed.
·Clean the area where the catheter enters the urethra several times a day with soap, water, and a washcloth.
·Drink lots of fluids, especially during the day, to help flush the bladder.
·Avoid heavy lifting or exertion for three to four weeks.
·Avoid sexual activity for four to six weeks after surgery.
·Avoid consumption of alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods that may over-stimulate the bladder.
Outcome of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP):
Recovery from surgery should take about three weeks. Symptoms such as frequent or painful urination will continue for a while but should lessen during the first six weeks. If there is blood in your urine, lie down, relax, and drink a glass or two of fluid. The next time you urinate the bleeding should have stopped. If it doesn’t, call doctor.
Although sexual activity should be avoided for four to six weeks after surgery, the TURP procedure should not affect your sex drive or ability to have sex. The procedure may damage the muscle valve located at the bladder that directs semen into the urethra and out the penis. If this happens, most of your sperm will flow into your bladder and be expelled when you urinate (this is called retrograde ejaculation). This should not, however, be considered a method of birth control. Some sperm may make it into ejaculation. If you are hoping to conceive children in the future, talk to your doctor about the possibility of developing retrograde ejaculation after the TURP
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Prostate Bph Symptoms Relief
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia, or BPH, more commonly referred as prostate enlargement, is a fairly common condition in men. Prostate enlargement has not been linked to prostate cancer, and the treatment is generally effective. However, some of the symptoms of prostate enlargement can become serious if ignored.
The prostate is a gland that sits directly below the bladder and surrounds the urethra in males. The prostate gland plays a role in sexual function, including secreting a fluid that makes up part of semen. As men age, the prostrate grows and may place pressure on the urethra, leading to uncomfortable symptoms. Doctors refer to this condition as prostate BPH. In very seldom occurs in younger men, but up to 90% of men in their seventies have some degree of this condition. The causes of prostate enlargement are not certain. Some postulate that the decrease in testosterone as a man ages may mean the small amounts of estrogen produced have a greater impact on the body, possibly encouraging cell growth in the prostate. Another possibility is that a substance called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) accumulates in the prostate, encouraging continued cell growth that result in prostate enlargement.
Since prostate BPH results in the obstruction of the urethra, most of the symptoms are related to urinary function. Frequent urination and urgency, leaking, or a weak or interrupted stream may all indicate the development of prostate BPH. The most intense symptom is complete urine retention, which occurs when the prostate gland completely blocks the urethra. This symptom causes stress on the bladder and kidneys and may result in damage. Bladder stones, incontinence, and frequent urinary tract infections are also more serious signs of prostate enlargement.
The FDA has approved six different drugs to treat the symptoms of prostate BPH. Terazosin, doxazosin, tamsulosin, and alfuzosin all function to relax the prostrate and the neck of the bladder to relieve some of the obstruction. Finasteride and dutasteride, on the other hand, block the production of DHT in order to prevent further enlargement the prostate. In some cases it can actually shrink some of the excess growth that has occurred, but that is not always the case.
There are also a few minimally invasive treatments for prostate BPH that may be effective, although they are not cures. Transurethral microwave thermotherapy uses a catheter in the urethra to focus heat on the prostate in order to kill some of the excess tissue. Transurethral needle ablation is a similar procedure, but it uses radio frequency rather than heat to destroy the tissue. Water induced thermotherapy works under the same principle, using heated water in a catheter to target the enlarged prostate gland.
Surgery is often the most effective remedy for prostate enlargement, and there are three different options. Each surgery removes part of the enlarged prostate tissue in order to eliminate the obstruction. Transurethral surgery is the most common and involves using an instrument called a resectoscope. The resectoscope is inserted through the urethra and used to remove pieces of the prostate that can be later flushed out by the bladder. If there is damage to the bladder open surgery is often used. Since an incision must be made in order to repair the bladder, that same incision is used to remove excess of prostate tissue. Open surgery may also be used if the prostate enlargement is especially significant. The third option is laser surgery, in which a fiber is inserted through the urethra and lasers are used to burn away excess tissue. Since all damage is immediately cauterized, there is very little bleeding. If surgery is ineffective, the doctor may insert a stent, a device that is placed in the urethra to keep the opening artificially widened.
Prostate BPH is a common result of aging, but it can become serious if left untreated. Anyone experiencing symptoms of BPH should seek the advice of a doctor. Some vitamins and nutritional supplements based on Saw Palmetto and Beta Sitosterol may also help the relief of the symptoms of prostate enlargement. They are much cheaper than drugs and may work well depending on the case. In all cases, it may worth very well to try provides the vitamin or nutritional supplement is made by a reputable company.
ome vitamins and nutritional supplements based on Saw Palmetto and Beta Sitosterol may also help the relief of the symptoms of prostate enlargement. In all cases, it may worth very well to try provides the vitamin or nutritional supplement is made by a reputable company.
Become Aware of Enlarged Prostate
The prostate is part of a man’s sex organs. It is the size of a walnut and surrounds the urethra. As the prostate grows larger it can press on the urethra. This narrows the urethra and can cause some men with prostate enlargement to have problems urinating. Prostate enlargement is said to be the most common health problem in men older than 60 years of age. The prostate usually starts to enlarge at about the age of 40.
Early in prostate enlargement the bladder muscle become thicker to force the urine through the urethra. It does so by contracting more powerfully. This can make the bladder more sensitive. As the prostate is getting larger and the urethra is squeezed tighter, the bladder may not be able to keep up and cause problems fully emptying the bladder. If too much blockage happens from the prostate enlarging it may cause repeated urinary tract infections which can cause kidney damage.
Sometimes men with enlarged prostate don’t get any symptoms at all. But common symptoms of enlarged prostate are a weak urine stream, difficulty starting to urinate, dribbling after urinating, feelings of not fully emptying the bladder, leaking urine, more frequent urination, bloody urine, and loss of sexual desire or functions.
Getting a physical exam every year is recommended to be sure there are no signs of enlarged prostate. If there are signs there will be another physical exam to determine exact causes of symptoms. A digital rectum exam is normally done to examine the prostate gland. The doctor can then determine the size and condition of the prostate or feel for lumps. Urine tests are done too to make sure there are no signs of infection.
There are both medical and surgical treatments for enlarged prostate. A common operation for resection of prostate is TURP. The doctor will scrape away the inner core of the prost ate through a small instrument inserted through the urethra. This is done to give relief from symptoms. TUIP is an operation that instead of removing prostate tissue the doctor makes cuts in the prostate; the cuts reduce pressure on the urethra making it easier to urinate. There are also other surgeries out there to treat enlarged prostate.
Often times after having TURP done men find that they have the side effect of semen not going through the penis during orgasm. Since it is not going through the penis it is going backward into the bladder. It can be treated with a drug to keep the bladder closed. This can cause problems with fertility. Erection problems and loss of bladder control are also common side effects of prostate surgeries.
Saw palmetto has a long history of relieving inflammation of the prostate and reducing the hormones that cause prostate enlargement. Pygeum africanum is another herb that can reduce enlargement of the prostate and inflammation. Zinc is very important in cell growth and differentiation in regulating normal cell death. It is great for building the immune system as well.Zinc is very helpful with enlarged prostates and inflammation of the prostate.
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Prostate Surgery In India At Affordable Cost
Prostate Surgery In India
The Division of Urology at We Care India partner hospital is committed to delivering state-of-the-art care to all patients with problems involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and sexual organs…..
We Care India partner hospitals are leader in translating knowledge gained from urology research into effective care for urology patients and their families……
We offer the latest in minimally invasive surgical technique including laser surgery, seed implantation for prostate cancer, shock-wave lithotripsy and percutaneous procedure for urinary stone disease. Female incontinence procedures are often performed as an outpatient procedure. Nerve sparing techniques are routinely used when radical prostatectomy is performed to treat prostate cancer…..
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Why transurethral resection of the prostate is done?
Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the part of a prostate cancer that is pressing on the tube that carries urine from your bladder (the urethra). If anything presses on the urethra this can make it difficult for you to empty your bladder properly. Your doctor may suggest an operation to take away some of the cancer so that you can pass urine more easily again. This operation is not done to cure your cancer. But it can relieve symptoms caused by the cancer pressing on your urethra…..
This operation is also often used for men who have a non cancerous (benign) swelling of the prostate gland called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). In this section of CancerHelp we are just describing its use as a treatment for prostate cancer. This type of surgery is called a TUR or TURP, which stands for ‘transurethral resection of the prostate’……
What is a TURP ?
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical removal of part of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of a man’s reproductive system. It makes and stores seminal fluid, a milky fluid that nourishes sperm and forms part of semen. The prostate is about the size of a walnut. It is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum.
How a TURP is done ?
A TURP is carried out by passing a thin tube up the urethra through your penis. The tube has a tiny camera and an eyepiece, so that the surgeon can see inside your urethra. They remove the blockage using an instrument attached to the tube that can cut away the abnormal areas. Afterwards you usually need to stay in hospital for about 2 or 3 nights…..
After a TURP
It’s best if you can start moving around as soon as possible. You’ll probably be up and about within 24 hours. You may have a drip (intravenous infusion) to replace your body fluids. It will be taken out as soon as you are drinking normally again. It is important to drink plenty of fluids.
You may also have a tube (catheter) into your bladder to drain your urine into a collecting bag. After this surgery, it is quite normal to have blood clots forming in your urine. To prevent the blood clots blocking this catheter, fluid is passed into your bladder and drained out through the catheter (bladder irrigation)……
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A Brief Overview of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (bph)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland due to increases in the number of cells of the prostate tissue. Although the enlarging effects of BHP cannot be reversed, it is nonmalignant (non-cancerous), and does not always progress to a cancerous state. In fact, about 80% of men will experience some degree of BPH by the age of 80.1 Enlargement typically starts around 40 to 45 years of age and continues throughout life. Men who are diagnosed with BHP are encouraged to go in for regular screenings (once a year) to monitor the growth of the prostate gland; nevertheless, many men will go years with out experiencing any symptoms.
Signs/Symptoms
When the prostate becomes enlarged it presses down on the urethra and causes urinary dysfunction. Depending on the degree of enlargement, men may experience any of the following symptoms:
Screening/Diagnosis
Screening and diagnostic procedures for BPH are similar to those used for Prostate Cancer.
* Weak urinary stream
* Prolonged emptying of the bladder
* Abdominal straining
* Hesitancy
* Irregular need to urinate
* incomplete bladder emptying
* Post-urination dribble
* Irritation during urination
* Frequent urination
* Nocturia– need to urinate during the night
* Urgency
* Incontinence-involuntary leakage of urine.
* Bladder pain
* Dysuria– painful urination
Treatment
As mentioned previously, BPH cannot be reversed, however there are medications available that help to relax the muscles of the bladder and prostate to ease urination. If medication treatments fail, more invasive procedures, such as transurethral resection, are used to relieve symptoms. Transurethral resection is the most common surgical procedure used to treat BPH and involves removal of part of the prostate through the urethra. This reduces the pressure on the urethra and normalizes urination. More recent technologies have been developed which use lasers and microwave thermotherapy (see p. 20). to vaporize or remove excess prostatic tissue, which accomplishes the same result as transurethral resection.
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Transurethral Resection Of Prostate Surgery In India At Affordable Cost
Transurethral Resection Of Prostate Surgery In India
The Division of Urology at We Care India partner hospital is committed to delivering state-of-the-art care to all patients with problems involving the kidneys, ureters, bladder, prostate and sexual organs…..
We Care India partner hospitals are leader in translating knowledge gained from urology research into effective care for urology patients and their families……
We offer the latest in minimally invasive surgical technique including laser surgery, seed implantation for prostate cancer, shock-wave lithotripsy and percutaneous procedure for urinary stone disease. Female incontinence procedures are often performed as an outpatient procedure. Nerve sparing techniques are routinely used when radical prostatectomy is performed to treat prostate cancer…..
What is a TURP ?
A trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation to remove the parts of your prostate that are pressing on your urethra, to make it easier for you to pass urine. It involves a surgeon inserting a special tube down your urethra, through which a heated wire loop is passed. This wire loop is used to shave off the overgrown areas of your prostate…..
Am I a good candidate for TURP ?
Not everyone who develops an enlarged prostate will need treatment. However, your consultant has recommended a TURP because of your symptoms. A TURP is the most common type of surgery for an enlarged prostate. It will make it easier for you to pass urine and may relieve your other symptoms, although it will not always resolve all of them. If you don’t have treatment, your prostate will continue to grow, which may make your symptoms worse and increases the possibility of problems with your bladder and/or kidneys…..
Why transurethral resection of the prostate is done?
Sometimes surgery is needed to remove the part of a prostate cancer that is pressing on the tube that carries urine from your bladder. Your doctor may suggest an operation to take away some of the cancer so that you can pass urine more easily again. This operation is not done to cure your cancer. But it can relieve symptoms caused by the cancer pressing on your bladder…..
How a TURP is done ?
A TURP is carried out by passing a thin tube up the urethra through your penis. The tube has a tiny camera and an eyepiece, so that the surgeon can see inside your urethra. They remove the blockage using an instrument attached to the tube that can cut away the abnormal areas. Afterwards you usually need to stay in hospital for about 2 or 3 nights…..
After a TURP
It’s best if you can start moving around as soon as possible. You’ll probably be up and about within 24 hours. You may have a drip (intravenous infusion) to replace your body fluids. It will be taken out as soon as you are drinking normally again. It is important to drink plenty of fluids…..
What are the risks of a TURP ?
There are risks associated with any operation. Your consultant will explain the specific risks for a TURP, outlined below, in more detail before asking you to sign a consent form.
A urine infection Bleeding Self catheterisation Prostate re-enlargement Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Injury to the urethra Loss of control of when you urinate TUR syndrome…..
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Urologists sharing experience with EVOLVE BPH laser
US Urologists sharing their experience using the Evolve 150 Watt BPH Laser vaporizing Prostate Tissue.