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Alternatives to TURP for BPH?

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joseph73807
joseph73807

I have had BPH for about 30 years. I had surgery about 20 years ago and have been taking medications but my BPH has worsened  especially in the last few weeks. I have discussed having the TURP procedure done but my doctor tells me that there is a bout a 5 % chance of being incontinent  and/or impotent afterwards. This scares me a lot. I have begun to learn about some other procedures like Rezume and I wondering if they have lower instances of these after effects. I would also like to know if there are other new treatments - and how they compare. 

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  • Jonboy999
    Jonboy999 joseph73807

    Posted

    Hi Joseph, try the UROLIFT, read about it on the Web, amazing, had it done 2weeks ago, amazing the result.

    Please keep talking to me if you want to know more

    • joseph73807
      joseph73807 Jonboy999

      Posted

      Hello - thanks for the reply. After watching a seminar given by Dr Gange at the mid year Urology Symposium I cam away with the conclusion that either TURP of UroLift would be my choice. They both seem equally effective but Urolift has had no instances of importance in 3500 cases. Now nothing was said about incontinence.   I am now hoping to find a comparison between the two in this regard. If you have any info I would like to know.
    • joseph73807
      joseph73807 Jonboy999

      Posted

      Hello Jonboy999

      I hope you continue to do well. Did you come across and  info re incontinence with UroLift?

    • Jonboy999
      Jonboy999 joseph73807

      Posted

      Yes Joseph, had to wear a pad for the last 2weeks, since op, but doing well, highly recommend urolift .
    • joseph73807
      joseph73807 Jonboy999

      Posted

      Hello Jonboy999

      Thanks for the reply. Has your doctor commented on your prognosis. Does he feel the incontinence will be permanent? I am vitally concerned about this since I tend to be somewhat incontinent now.

      Regards

    • Jonboy999
      Jonboy999 joseph73807

      Posted

      We are now into week 3 since the procedure, back to normal, no running to the toilet, and no pads.

      Don't hesitate to have the UROLIFT.

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