HoLEP-- Need some input on this procedure
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I have an appointment with a Urologist on May 27 concerning this procedure. He is highly regarded in the field of HoLEP sergury. What must I know going into this meeting? Has anyone on this thread had this sergury? What has been the outcome long term?
Any comments would be appreciated.
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scurry james87669
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lester90053 james87669
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john44943 james87669
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Hope you have a very positive result, and join the club! There are several newer procedures, but my received advice was to go with HoLEP which is proven and has excellent results.
james87669 john44943
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oldbuzzard james87669
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james87669 oldbuzzard
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oldbuzzard james87669
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ianC james87669
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I was fine to walk several miles the next day.
Urine flow was good, and no need for tamsulosin any more.
I few nights without needing to get up, but generally I get up at least once (it used to be 2 - 4 times) and no retention (it had got as high as 1L) now.
So I agree this seems the best way to deal with the problem.
james87669 ianC
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ianC james87669
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rogcal james87669
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I'd been down the usual route of Tamsulosin, Saw Palmetto and Dutesteride, was offered a TURP then Green Light Laser but held out for what I believe is the best "rebore" procedure available.
Procedure was done and dusted in under 90 minutes using a spinal block anaesthesia and was home 20 hours later without a catheter.
Limited bleeding and now peeing like an 18 year old.
Good luck.
james87669 rogcal
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paul20443 james87669
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kenneth1955 james87669
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james87669 kenneth1955
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oldbuzzard james87669
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As we get older, the fallout from anasthesia and surgery gets greater and this blog is replete with TURP horror stories.
james87669 oldbuzzard
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kenneth1955 james87669
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oldbuzzard james87669
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Good luck with whatever you decide.
james87669 kenneth1955
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kenneth1955 james87669
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MK51151 james87669
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