Repeat Urolift of do Rezum?
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Had a Urolift procedure several months ago with limited success. Still doing CIC and taking Rapaflow (every other day since I don't like the side effects). The Urologist who did it recommends giving it one more try to see if more pins would help (can only put in a limited amount each time due to insurance). Also saw a Rezum specialist for a second opinion, had another cystoscopy and he thinks Rezum could help and would be more effective since part of my problem is the prostate pressing into the bladder. 6% to 10% chance of RE though. Interestingly the Rezum Urologist thinks it's due to the median lobe but the Urolift Urologist doesn't. Maybe they just see what they want to see.
I've posted a few times previously and know people have their opinions and biases and there are other options, my main questions are if anyone has had or heard of a Urolift repeated with any success, or Rezum after a Urolift.
Thanks!
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keith42667 dbhumie1
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I feel for you that your first procedure didn't work. Could you tell me; how did you find out for sure that the problems was a median lobe? Did the cystoscopy reveal that info or did you have an MRI or ultrasound of some sort. I know I have an obstruction but have never had anything but a DRE; was told I have an enlarged prostate but "not impressive". So I don't really know the size of the obstruction etc.
dbhumie1 keith42667
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You at least need to have a cystoscopy, pretty painless procedure as long as they use a flexible scope. Others here have said an ultrasound would also help.