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Several surgical approaches are now available.

Invasive Procedures. The most effective surgical procedures, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open prostatectomy, are also the most invasive. They carry the highest risks for significant complications, including impotence and incontinence. Greater experience with TURP, however, has reduced complications and hospital stays. Because it is more effective than less invasive procedures, TURP remains the procedure of choic...

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Expert & Community Posts

Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that refers to the enlargement of the... Read more »

Results from Botox

By Pete , Health Expert

As a results of a partial TURP about 18 months ago, I developed fairly severe UI, with some SI.... Read more »

Enlarged Prostate Treatment: Green Light PVP

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Technological advances such as the laser have redefined the surgical treatment of enlarged... Read more »

Bulking Agents - Do they work for Men with Stress Incontinence?

By Pete , Health Expert

A recent article published on IncontinenceNetwork provided information about using collagen... Read more »

Alternatives to Avodart and Flomax? Ask the Expert

By Jay Motola , Health Expert

Dear Dr. Motola, I'm in my mid-70s and have been taking Avodart and Flomax for the last two... Read more »

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Health Guide

Enlarged Prostate Treatment

Because BPH rarely causes serious complications, men usually have a choice between treating it or opting for watchful waiting:Watchful Waiting. Watchful waiting involves lifestyle changes... Read more »

Stress Incontinence

The primary symptom of stress incontinence is leakage due to activities that apply pressure to a full bladder. High-impact exercise poses the greatest risk for leaking. But stress incontinence can... Read more »

Urge Incontinence

The main symptom of urge incontinence (also called hyperactive, irritable, or overactive bladder) is the need to urinate frequently. Patients may go to the bathroom more than 8 times over 24 hours,... Read more »

Radiation Treatments for Prostate Cancer

Radiation TreatmentsThe two major radiation treatments are:External-beam radiationBrachytherapyBoth treatments have generally equal success rates. Research presented at the 2006 Prostate Cancer... Read more »

Urinary Incontinence Surgery

SurgeryThere are nearly 200 procedures for incontinence. Most are designed to restore the bladder neck and urethra to their anatomically correct positions in patients with stress incontinence.The... Read more »

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