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Surgery advice for enlarged prostate (BPH)
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I had Green Light Laser for BPH - instant relief, no bleeding, no pain. Urinated like a boy again…
Less invasive than HOLEP which is more like a TURP and physically removes chunks of prostate lining; involves a longer recovery and longer catheter time.
Your pursuit of a remedy is really determined by how much discomfort or inconvenience you have. In my case, I couldn’t urinate or did only partially and was going to the bathroom every half hour…
Phil
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@heavyphil how long did symptoms last after surgery
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The only drawback I can see to the green light treatment is that none of the prostate cells can be biopsied. A biopsy can be done, however, following the TURP and HOLEP. I'm still leaning toward the green light treatment. Is there any impact on sexual functioning? The Tamsulosin I take causes some retro-ejaculation into the bladder, and it also delays orgasm. This is a potential side effect I wasn't aware of until I Googled it after taking for a couple of years. Has the green light impacted this aspect of sexual functioning for you?
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Hi Phil, I'd never heard of 'Green Light Therapy' before. So consulted Mayo on line to find this: https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/green-light-laser-surgery-treats-bph/
Wow! to say the least. I had BPH in 2011 with a huge prostate and its blockage of urine. Now I wonder if I'd had the Green Light if just maybe it would have removed what was probably the very early, and undetectable, beginnings of PC.
Maybe for those with BPH, this is a word of caution and suggestion for those seeking options .