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Is laser operation Good for prostate?

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Is laser operation Good for prostate?

Prostate laser surgery improves urinary flow for most men. Results are often long lasting. Sometimes, the laser surgery doesn’t remove all of the prostate tissue blocking urine flow or the tissue grows back, and further treatment is needed. See your doctor if you notice any worsening urinary symptoms.

What is the success rate of laser prostate surgery?

Postoperative Prostate specific antigen and prostate volume were also well reduced and sustained for 5 years. The postoperative success rate was assessed as 82.1%, 80.8% and 76.1% for each 1-, 3-, and 5-year.

How long does it take to recover from laser prostate surgery?

Usually you can do most of your usual activities after 1 week. You can take walks after 1 week. Complete healing may take about 4 to 6 weeks.

How is prostate laser surgery performed?

During prostate laser surgery, your doctor inserts a scope through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). The urethra is surrounded by the prostate. A laser is passed through the scope.

What happens after laser prostate surgery?

For several days after surgery, you may feel burning when you urinate. Your urine may be pink for 1 to 3 weeks after surgery. You also may have bladder cramps, or spasms. Your doctor may give you medicine to help control the spasms.

What is the safest surgery for an enlarged prostate?

TURP is generally considered an option for men who have moderate to severe urinary problems that haven’t responded to medication. While TURP has been considered the most effective treatment for an enlarged prostate, a number of other, minimally invasive procedures are becoming more effective.

How can I shrink my enlarged prostate without surgery?

You can take alpha-blockers such as terazosin (Hytrin) or tamsulosin (Flomax) to help relax the prostate and bladder muscles. You can also take dutasteride (Avodart) or finasteride (Proscar), a different kind of medication for reducing BPH symptoms. These block the hormones that cause the prostate to grow.