When you are neither satisfied nor getting any suitable results with the prolong medication in your prostate condition, it is the right time to shift to the surgical option for benign enlargement of the prostate (BPH). It is the right option for men suffering from the symptoms of benign prostate enlargement. The laser surgery is performed to treat the severe urinary symptoms such as unable to pass urine, repeated urine infections, bleeding or have to depend on the catheter to the empty the bladder due to an enlarged prostate. Dr. Anshuman Agarwal, a renown and senior consultant in urology and robotic surgery reiterates that holmium laser surgery for prostate is quite an effective treatment for BPH.
What is holmium laser surgery for prostate?
Holmium laser prostate surgery is a minimally invasive surgery for men who are suffering from an enlarged prostate issue. It is also known as holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP). It is very much similar to open surgery, but the major difference is that it does not require any incision. That is why it is considered the best option for men for the severely enlarged prostate.
Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate eliminates the entire portion of the prostate that is blocking the flow of urine. It is quite a reliable and lasting solution for men with an enlarged prostate. The removed tissue can also be preserved in the laboratory for the purpose of examining other conditions such as prostate cancer.
Benefits of holmium laser prostate
The HoLEP imparts several benefits. It effectively seals the blood vessels of the prostate tissue and allows a very less chance of blood loss as compared to other surgical treatment options. Moreover, the catheter that is inserted after the surgery can be removed after 24 hours of the holmium laser surgery. It literally means you can leave the hospital more quickly and expect a faster recovery. The biggest advantage of holmium laser surgery for prostate is that it can be performed on high-risk cardiac patients and the size of the prostate hardly matters for this procedure.
Risk of the surgery
There can be some possible risks that can emerge as a result of this surgery. The number of risks may include as such below:
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Urinary infection
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Urinary urgency and frequency
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Erectile dysfunction
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Retrograde ejaculation
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Harm to urethra
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Deep vein thrombosis
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Bleeding
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Self-catheterization
After the surgery
You will experience any pain after the surgery. However, you may have some discomfort
With the catheter. Some men may have an issue of bladder spasm, which usually caused due to the catheter rubbing against the trigone inside the bladder. In the beginning, you might have some discomfort in passing the urine. After the surgery, you may go home in 24 hours.
Dr. Anshuman Agarwal opines that holmium laser surgery for prostate is very effective and deliver long-lasting results. Since it does not require any cut, it produces faster recovery and safe procedure as compared to traditional open surgery.