Would you go ahead with a Prostate removal?

No. Why risk incontinence and ED. Have all your male relatives had serious cases of prostate cancer? That may be a consideration. I assume you have already been on max doses of Flowmax or the like and they are no longer effective. There is much less chance of negative side effects from shrinking the prostate by hollowing it out vs. RP. There is Aquablation, Tulsa Pro (HIFU through the penis, used for focal prostate cancer treatment) among other procedures used for BHP. All will reduce prostate size and shrink it with less risk.

You could have them do a Turp Which is like a rotor router of the prostate. As long as you don’t have cancer, that could take care of the problem. This is something you need to speak to your urologist about.

Robotic removal of the prostate through the penis would be a new technique all right. I don’t suspect this is really a complete removal.

Have you been to a urologist to discuss what’s going on? That should be the first place to go rather than a surgeon.

I think your right... Its hollowing out the prostate.. They did mention that the urea tube going through the prostate would be removed and they then sew the the two ends together... Not sure which process that is...I'll know more on the 7th
I'm just looking at the pro's and cons of this, from people who "Know" or have taking the path before me...
I'm still on the fence...I'd say 50/50 because I feel fine...and I feel good knowing I can take care of the problem if I stop peeing..
Also..I'm not on Flomax... don't really need it and when I did take it, it would make me dribble a little something..giving me less control. of course this was before this peeing problem started in July

Hi, this is a decision that only you can decide to make. I wouldn't do it if cancer has not been detected. I had my prostate removed because a biopsy determined I had cancer. My brother in low, 91 years old now, has been dealing with the issue you are dealing with since he was 78. Medical treatments have kept him functioning well without going to the extreme of prostatectomy and be subjected to the unpleasant side effects.
Good luck

@jeffmarc If you keep going to a surgeon, you will probably end up with surgery lol. That's what they do. As Jeff stated, perhaps try a Urologist where they will test then talk about All options.

Bro,scoateo ,ca sa nu mai alterntive spuse de habarnisti...mervi si vezi!succes!.

Why? Second opinions are Invaluable! From my understanding of things and your description a TURP procedure may be a better option. It is worth finding a center of excellence and another opinion or two.

Aquablation worked well for me and eliminated all my urinary systems and pathology on sampled tissue from the procedure was benign, but a year later my PSA increased to 15 and I've been diagnosed with PC.

@casd57 There are many procedures to help you if no cancer is found.
It sounds like you have a tendency to become blocked so this ‘quiet period’ probably won’t last…sorry!
TURP has been mentioned, along with aquablation; there are also laser surgeries like HoLep which are very successful, and they can biopsy the tissue at the same time, so there is no need for a separate procedure. Best,
Phil

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My Urologist sent me to him LOL