A surgical technique to remove the prostate gland in men.
What tests need to be done to diagnose the condition?
What type of treatment do you recommend?
What self-help home measures can be tried to relieve the symptoms?
Are there any risks or complications to the wait-and-see policy?
Will surgery be recommended? Which type?
What is the procedure? Will
What can be expected after the surgery?
Does a specialist need to be consulted?
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Anesthesia - consciousReferencesJagannath S, Baron TH, Anderson MA, et al. Sedation and anesthesia in GI endoscopy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Aug... Read more »