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Eight days past HoLEP. Happy to answer questions.

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I understand you were in Tacoma. Why didn't you go to University of WA? I understand they have some doctors that do about one a day. I am close to Seattle, my doc during an Cysto estimated my prostate at 70. Based on what I read about HoLEP, I am leaning towards that instead of TURP.

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@dungeness Great question. I have an outstanding urologist at Pac Med in Seattle (Cantrell). He does TURP. I would have used him but my prostate is so large (200g) I am not a candidate for TURP. My urologist was aware of only one doctor in Washington who does HoLEP, located in Mill Creek. When I started researching I decided to also research the doctors and facilities around the country who had outstanding reputations around HoLEP. That is how I ended up at the Mayo Phoenix with Briggs and Humphries. They are the gold standard of HoLEP for very large prostates. My wife and I were fortunate to be able to take a week down in Scottsdale and it was the right decision for us. Yours will be an interesting decision. You qualify for TURP. HoLEP is probably a little easier on you but harder to find. Good luck with the process.