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UroLift is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This innovative treatment offers relief from lower urinary tract symptoms without the need for major surgery or tissue removal. The UroLift System works by lifting and holding enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, effectively unblocking …
Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP): A Modern Approach to Treating Enlarged Prostates Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an advanced surgical technique for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This minimally invasive procedure uses laser technology to remove excess prostate tissue that obstructs urine flow. HoLEP offers a highly effective solution for …
REZUM Water Vapor Therapy for Prostate: Innovative BPH Treatment Explained Prostate health concerns affect many men as they age, with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) being a common condition. As the prostate enlarges, it can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms that impact daily life. REZŪM Water Vapor Therapy offers a minimally invasive treatment option for BPH, using …
Water-Induced Thermotherapy (WIT), uses hot water and was practiced before steam thermal therapies like REZUM: A modern approach to heat-based treatment Water-induced thermotherapylike REZUM offer a minimally invasive solution for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This innovative treatment uses heated water to reduce the size of an enlarged prostate, alleviating urinary symptoms without …
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where an enlarged prostate causes urinary problems. TURP is considered the gold standard for treating moderate to severe BPH symptoms, offering significant improvement in urinary flow and quality of life for many patients. The procedure involves …
Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA): Effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Using radio frequency to kill off prostate tissue and open up the urethra. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This procedure uses low-level radiofrequency energy to heat and ablate prostate tissue, reducing prostate volume and alleviating symptoms …
Optilume BPH TURBO (Trans-Urethral Radial-dilation Balloon Opening) Prostate Procedure, a Revolutionary BPH Treatment: Advancing Minimally Invasive Urological Care Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) affects millions of men worldwide, causing uncomfortable urinary symptoms and impacting quality of life. Traditional treatments often involve invasive surgeries or long-term medication use. However, a groundbreaking minimally invasive procedure is changing the landscape …
PSMA-targeted radioligand treatment: Promising advances in prostate cancer therapy. Radiogland therapy uses a ligand (which finds the cancer cells) and a radioisotope (that emits theraputic radiation) to kill the cancer cells. It is very specific and is becoming widely accepted as an effictive cancer treatment for certain cancers. Radiogland therapy is like a guided missile …
Prostate-specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) Spatial Biomarker: Predicting Prostate Cancer Survival with Standardized PET Scans Note: PET scanA Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan is a type of imaging test. It uses a radioactive substance called a tracer to look for disease in the body. A PET scan shows how organs and tissues are working. This is …
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) offers a minimally invasive solution for men struggling with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This outpatient procedure uses microwave energy to heat and shrink excess prostate tissue, potentially improving urinary flow and quality of life. TUMT involves inserting a specialized catheter with …