Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Surgery Options

Posted by wpasternak @wpasternak, Aug 4, 2020

I had a Urolift procedure last February for my BPH symptoms and it was a total failure. The implants are still in position though. I am looking for a different procedure to alleviate my BPH problem and Rezum seems to be a good alternative. Can it be done considering my prior Urolift procedure. If not, what would be your recommendation.

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@panacea15

There is a lot of information on this online. My research told me that 1. One and done. No redo after 5-7 years. The reason is HoLep takes all of almost all the prostate tissue vs turp that just takes out enough to open the passageway. It will continue to grow and need to be opened up again with a Turp. 2. The laser used for HoLep vs microblades for Turp has less bleeding and faster recovery time. My cath was in for one day.

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I am trying to find a HoLep Doctor in Greenville, SC. No luck. Any suggestions?

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@hoppysing

I am trying to find a HoLep Doctor in Greenville, SC. No luck. Any suggestions?

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I had to travel from Tallahassee to Jax for a surgeon who did the HoLep procedure. We stayed in the area from Wednesday thru Monday for preop thru recovery and then 3 days in case of a complication. I googled HoLep Charlotte and it looks Like there is a Urologist there that does the procedure

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@anjalid30

I am not a doctor
I used tablet supplements for Prostate Cancer and achieved PSA from 6.5 to 3.2! Not done any cancer treatment but on Active Surveillance though. My Prostate also shrank

Himalaya Himplasia Tablets
https://www.amazon.in/Himalaya-Himplasia-Tablets-30-Count/dp/B0090LL2MK?th=1
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Good Luck

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These are rather spectacular comments! What are the Himplasia tablets made of?

Where were you diagnosed with PC?

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@pablo81

These are rather spectacular comments! What are the Himplasia tablets made of?

Where were you diagnosed with PC?

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I am not a doctor. You could web search: see my search below:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3NF3BWBW6ZYM2
Customer Review
Alejandro Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars BHP? No more enlarged prostate with this different approach:Prostacare
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2011
Verified Purchase
Tribulus the main ingredient of this Himplasia (India) ayurvedic product works on the real problem of this prostate hyperplasia (enlargement)... the hormone side... controlling the excessive male hormones (testosterone) and female hormones (estrogen) in the male leading to a reduction in size of the prostate gland.
The urgency in urination, the frequently visits to the bathroom, and the nicturia (urination at night) are controlled after just 4 days of use. I tried several dosages and names of the saw palmeto with no results... this is really effective... five stars to the product.!
16 people found this helpful

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@anjalid30

I am not a doctor. You could web search: see my search below:
https://www.amazon.com/review/R3NF3BWBW6ZYM2
Customer Review
Alejandro Torres
5.0 out of 5 stars BHP? No more enlarged prostate with this different approach:Prostacare
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 29, 2011
Verified Purchase
Tribulus the main ingredient of this Himplasia (India) ayurvedic product works on the real problem of this prostate hyperplasia (enlargement)... the hormone side... controlling the excessive male hormones (testosterone) and female hormones (estrogen) in the male leading to a reduction in size of the prostate gland.
The urgency in urination, the frequently visits to the bathroom, and the nicturia (urination at night) are controlled after just 4 days of use. I tried several dosages and names of the saw palmeto with no results... this is really effective... five stars to the product.!
16 people found this helpful

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Another prostrate cure pill..I have a whole cabinet of pills all professing to cure. Is there medical research about tribulus? Would like to see clinical trial data rather then next door neighbor reviews...it's expensive.

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@khurshid123

How much does it cost for HoLep procedure?

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Cost two ways please:
1. Without insurance
2 with YOUR insurance.

And please identify the clinic.

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@pablo81

These are rather spectacular comments! What are the Himplasia tablets made of?

Where were you diagnosed with PC?

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Diagnosed with PC at Mayo Clinic based on Biopsy.
I am not a doctor - My understanding of Himplasia tablets (https://himalayawellness.in/products/himplasia)
Key Ingredients includes:
Arecanut: is chiefly responsible for inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme. This action blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, the major sex hormone in prostatic cells responsible for BPH. High levels of testosterone don’t increase risk of developing prostate cancer, but low levels can lower it! Because testosterone serves as the main fuel for prostate cancer cell growth, it’s a common target for treatment. Hormone therapy (also called androgen deprivation therapy or ADT) is part of the standard of care for advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. 5α-reductase inhibitors appear to decrease low-grade cancer risk.
Gokshura
Small Caltrops (Gokshura): is useful in treating genitourinary infections, painful urination, hematuria and helps overcome symptoms associated with BPH.
Three Leaved Caper: Three-leaved Caper (Varuna) relieves post-prostatectomy atony of bladder and improves overall bladder tone. It exhibits strong anti-inflammatory action that soothes BPH-induced pain.

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@rfherald

Cost two ways please:
1. Without insurance
2 with YOUR insurance.

And please identify the clinic.

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Well I live in Toronto,Canada.
No insurance as I am a senior and not employed

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@wallyworld

I'm 64 and had the HoLEP procedure this past July and went from a garden hose trickle to a firehose concerning flow. I highly recommend this procedure. One night in the hospital to monitor bleeding then you go home and almost no pain. I've been doing great ever sense and don't have to take the med's anymore. No issue with ED. I did have to exercise my Kegel muscles to strengthen my pelvic floor which supports the urinary system. I'll be happy to answer any questions y'all have on my experience with this procedure. Like joenfl2017, I sleep through the night and the BPH is gone.

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Ejaculation?

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@anjalid30

Diagnosed with PC at Mayo Clinic based on Biopsy.
I am not a doctor - My understanding of Himplasia tablets (https://himalayawellness.in/products/himplasia)
Key Ingredients includes:
Arecanut: is chiefly responsible for inhibiting the 5α-reductase enzyme. This action blocks the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, the major sex hormone in prostatic cells responsible for BPH. High levels of testosterone don’t increase risk of developing prostate cancer, but low levels can lower it! Because testosterone serves as the main fuel for prostate cancer cell growth, it’s a common target for treatment. Hormone therapy (also called androgen deprivation therapy or ADT) is part of the standard of care for advanced and metastatic prostate cancer. 5α-reductase inhibitors appear to decrease low-grade cancer risk.
Gokshura
Small Caltrops (Gokshura): is useful in treating genitourinary infections, painful urination, hematuria and helps overcome symptoms associated with BPH.
Three Leaved Caper: Three-leaved Caper (Varuna) relieves post-prostatectomy atony of bladder and improves overall bladder tone. It exhibits strong anti-inflammatory action that soothes BPH-induced pain.

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Thank you for responding.

There are many negative comments from so called customers that used this product on Amazon.

Hard to accept for that reason.

Always concerned with side effects.

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