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 Medicana International Izmir Hospital including HoLEP, RAPA robotic adenomectomy, and Rezum water vapor therapy.
