Prostate Enlargement (BPH): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
AI Summary
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects over 50% of men above 50. Effective solutions with HoLEP laser, RAPA robotic adenomectomy and Rezum water vapor therapy.
What is Prostate Enlargement (BPH)?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland. It affects over 50% of men above 50 and 90% of men above 80.
Symptoms
Storage symptoms: Frequency, nocturia, urgency
Voiding symptoms: Weak stream, hesitancy, intermittency, incomplete emptying
Treatment Options
- Medications: Alpha-blockers, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors
- HoLEP: Holmium laser enucleation - gold standard for all prostate sizes
- RAPA: Robotic adenomectomy for large prostates (>80g)
- Rezum: Water vapor therapy - preserves sexual function
- TUR-P: Classic endoscopic resection
BPH Treatment in Izmir
Prof. Dr. Orçun Çelik offers all modern BPH treatments at Izmir Bazekol Hospital including HoLEP, RAPA robotic adenomectomy, and Rezum water vapor therapy.
