Open prostatectomy

December 21, 2016

Study Deems Laser Resection Technique Safe, Effective for BPH Patients at Risk of Bleeding

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Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) who are at high risk of bleeding can be safely and efficiently treated with a laser surgery called two-micrometer (2-μm) continuous laser vaporization, according ... Read more

December 19, 2016

4 Treatment Options for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostate hyperplasia is a common condition which typically affects men as they get older. It tends to cause difficulties urinating and if left untreated, can become quite serious. Following ... Read more

September 23, 2016

Laser Technique Seen in Case Study to Ably Treat Enlarged Prostate in BPH Patient

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A minimally invasive technique called holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) may be effective alternative to open prostatectomy in men with large prostate glands, according to a case report by researchers at Casey ... Read more

April 28, 2016April 28, 2016

Review Looks at Laser Surgery Options for BPH Patients with Extremely Large Prostates

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When drug therapy fails, surgery is the standard of care for symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). For prostates around 80 ml, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) and open prostatectomy (OP) are ... Read more