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@markbph1 Sorry for interjecting, but is a median lobe part of the prostate?

If so, I’m curious how you learned its size; after 7 weeks of voiding trials for what was diagnosed as “post-operative urinary retention,” followed by a cystoscopy, my urologist recommended HoLEP.

But not one word as to prostate size, let alone median lobe. So seeing posts like yours is starting to get me a little concerned about the information he’s providing and NOT providing.

Thanks in advance for any comments, feedback, etc.

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@amishboy51 I have had two prostate MRIs. I was able to talk with the nurse practitioner about them and see the images. Later a doctor’s report mentioned a “very large median lobe.” I end up reading online and gather questions to ask the urology department. On many years of my reports the prostate size is mentioned, even the ones that are ultrasound.
Prostate size on my charts is measured in CCs or Grams. I guess they are so close as to be the same. I think asking your doctor about your prostate size is a good question. It may be in your reports. The doctor would give you answers to help you make an informed decision.
Come to think of it, I’ve only had one voiding trial.

@amishboy51 Hi, so a normal sized prostate is 25 grams and the shape of a walnut with a left and right lobe. Some men can develop a median lobe that grows and can block the urethra, which can act like a trap door. That tissue needs to removed. Or, you can have tissue pinned out of the way i.e. Urolift. I'm not suggesting that by any means. By getting imaging done is the best way to determine, next steps. A Cyscotomy gives the Uro a way to look at it, not necessarily a way to measure it, plus you can also get an infection. Hope that helps.