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Is HoLep recovery worth the procedure?

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@gemstateid I had HoLep procedure on one of the largest prostrate possible 212ml. 20-40 average. Surgery lasted 3 1/2 hours. You said you will have side effects with any surgery. I hate to disagree with you. I had zero side effects. It's now 1 1/2 years later. Absolutely zero effects. Best decision I made. I went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Mn. My Surgeon was Kevin Wymer, he was 35 years old when he did my surgery. He is one of the top surgeons in the country on very large prostrates. I would highly recommend him. I had no pain, no discomfort urinating immediately or any time after surgery. I felt like nothing was done to me. The only difference I notice is that now I pee like a teenager. As matter of fact the Dr. told me I empty my bladder now better than a teenager and I'm 69. Would tell anyone to have it done.

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@not2bad570 I am familiar with your surgeon as he did one of my "scopes." He is an excellent urologist. The procedure I underwent was by Dr Kohler, another excellent urologist up there. I opted for the Rezum procedure since there was potential for fewer side effects. Indeed my side effects were nil, but my prostate apparently "gre back" after less than a year. Now I am considering the HOLEP procedure. The million dollar question of course is 'does the reproductive running gear still function satisfactorily.' After Rezum it was fine for me but after HOLEP, and your achieved desire of urinating like a race horse again, are you presented with RE or any other difficulties? Thanks for your time and best wishes to you and all suffering with these pesky issues...