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Also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), it is a non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland, which can obstruct urine flow.
Age related change seen in many men
Need for treatment is decided based on clinical presentation
Tablets which are to be taken daily as per doctors advise. They help in relaxing the bladder outlet enabling easy outflow of urine. Strict compliance needs to be ensured otherwise there can be worsening or recurrence of symptoms. Periodic follow-up in the form of uroflowmetry and ultrasound is needed.
Need for surgical treatment is decided by urologist based on clinical presentation of the patients. There are various surgical techniques of which the commonest modalities offered by us are discussed below.
A small instrument called resectoscope is introduced into the urethra. Using an electrically heated thin metal wire small pieces of prostate tissue are cut and removed
After both procedures , a catheter is placed into the bladder for a short duration and removed .
Decision about the surgical treatment is tailored on individual patient wise basis after a detailed discussion with urologist regarding the pros and cons , complications , expected duration of recovery , post operative precautions .