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Is HoLep recovery worth the procedure?

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I too had a HoLEP with a Dr. in Boise-Urologist Austen Slade one month ago. I am 74 years old and had BPH symptoms for about 25 years. Getting up at 4-5 times a night, urinating 20-25 a day. Had UroLift procedure 7 years ago which helped some for about 4 years. Most recently developed a large bladder stone and had nights of being up 13 times. My local doctor wanted to do a TURP. I researched and found out about HoLEP. Only a few doctors in my state could do this. Reached out to Dr. Slade, we had a Boise trip planned in two weeks to visit family there. He called me and arranged an office visit when we arrived on a Friday, performed the surgery the following Wednesday. Took the catheter out the next morning, had some minor irritation and bleeding for a week, took a week off from build Habitat homes and then back my same schedule. This procedure was way less painful than the UroLift, quicker recovery and much improved results. Now I often sleep through the night and no more frequency and urgency issues. I highly recommend this procedure, and the very professional team Dr. Slade has. For me they were an answer to my prayers!

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@sittingdeer I believe it can be worth it with experienced surgeons. Unfortunately I rushed into it with an inexperienced surgeon and after 9 months are headed for permanent leakage. The practice is dismissive with little support other than referring for more iffy procedures like AUS. It is a miserable quality of life. Beware of the hype and check out your surgeon.