Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Dr. Senthil Kumar, Kauvery Hospital Trichy
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among men who are over 60 years of age. Benign means that the tumor caused by BPH is not cancerous. However, that does not mean that no treatment is required. In the past, the treatment has been in the form of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Advances in Urology have resulted in TURP being replaced by laser treatment.
The Advantages of Laser Treatment
With TURP, there is a risk of side effects that are not there with laser treatment. For example, with TURP, bleeding can be a serious complication. Laser treatment is bloodless. So, the risk is eliminated.
TURP is a procedure that must be done within one and a half hours. With laser treatment, there is no time limit. The normal prostate size is approximately 20 grams. With lasers, glands of up to 300 grams can be treated.
If a patient has prostate cancer, the risk of cardiac problems increases. This means that the patients may have to take blood-thinning medication like Ecosprin or Clopilet. With laser treatment, the need to take these medications can be avoided.
During the last 8 months, Kauvery Hospital Trichy has successfully conducted 30 laser treatments for BPH with excellent feedback from the patients. Contact Kauvery Hospital Trichy for more information.
Dr. Senthil Kumar, Kauvery Hospital Trichy
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition among men who are over 60 years of age. Benign means that the tumor caused by BPH is not cancerous. However, that does not mean that no treatment is required. In the past, the treatment has been in the form of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Advances in Urology have resulted in TURP being replaced by laser treatment.
With TURP, there is a risk of side effects that are not there with laser treatment. For example, with TURP, bleeding can be a serious complication. Laser treatment is bloodless. So, the risk is eliminated.
TURP is a procedure that must be done within one and a half hours. With laser treatment, there is no time limit. The normal prostate size is approximately 20 grams. With lasers, glands of up to 300 grams can be treated.
If a patient has prostate cancer, the risk of cardiac problems increases. This means that the patients may have to take blood-thinning medication like Ecosprin or Clopilet. With laser treatment, the need to take these medications can be avoided.
During the last 8 months, Kauvery Hospital Trichy has successfully conducted 30 laser treatments for BPH with excellent feedback from the patients. Contact Kauvery Hospital Trichy for more information.
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