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UROLIFT COST ???

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vic59
vic59

I am 58 and have been on Tamsulosin and Finasteride for a year with all negative side effects, during last month. I declined TURP last week and The good new is I'm now candidate for Urolift.....but..... from my pocket.

Does any body know de procedure COST for 2 or 4 implants ?

WHERE IN USA ?

Thanks a lot for yours answers.

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  • vic59
    vic59

    Posted

    Hi Guys,

    Is there anyone out there who knows somebody living at NY ? ...for accomodation to me. After BPH investigation and these very interesting forums, Finally I think I will fly from Mexico for an urology appointment and need to stay few days. Your advise will be as helpfullness as all comments about BPH, to me. Thanks again.

    • cartoonman
      cartoonman vic59

      Posted

      Hi VIc,

      May I suggest an alternative doctor?  I live 160km from NYC, but chose to fly 3,000km to Salt Lake City, to have an EXPERIENCED doctor do my UROLIFT SURGERY.  You haven't mentioned what type of procedure you're looking for, but if it's the Urolift (Many of us have had it and HIGHLY recommend it.), Dr. Steve Ganges did the trials for the procedure's acceptance in the US, which happened in 2013.  He's the most experienced in that field; the Urolift doctors in NYC area don't compare to his experience!  

      If it's another solution you're looking at, this info won't apply!!!

    • vic59
      vic59 cartoonman

      Posted

      Hi Cartoon,

      Of course you can suggest me. I remember you talked about Dr. Ganges before:  I'm sure he is a good one but he dont answer me. Did you say the surgery cost with him is 6000 for 4 implants ? Thanks

    • cartoonman
      cartoonman vic59

      Posted

      If I remember correctly, he has responded via email with you since you wrote this.  As to your question, I recall the cost being $6500, regardless of the number of implants needed.
  • jjjj57989
    jjjj57989 vic59

    Posted

    It occurred to me, about 3:30, last night, that we probably form one of the largest armies in the world.  Each night millions of us march back and forth to the loo.  We may wobble and stumble more than most armies but we never miss a night.  

    Its hard for me to believe that has our needs haven't been addressed, I mean at this point we even have electronic cigarettes, surely someone should have discovered a way for us to pee peacefully.

    At the very least there should be some hard evidence of whats working and whats not.  We should have to comb forums to get personal stories from strangers (no offense intended, I'm sure you are all very nice, reputable fellows) but each case is different and it requires a trained researcher to make sense of all the situations, treatments and results.

    My wife, who is a doctor, says she would never refer to a treatment as a 'gold standard'.  She sees her duty to provide information not brand slogans.   

    Is the abscence of numbers and facts because this is an affliction of men peeing and therefore not oftne covered by the media.

    Perhaps we should give it a catch new name like Black Bladders Matter.  

    • cartoonman
      cartoonman jjjj57989

      Posted

      No, no, no!!!  ALL Bladders Matter!   :-D   And yes, great imagery, re the Armies of the Night.     I cath every night to drain my permanently-stretched-out bladder (Caused by DECADES of my being too shy and guy-like to address an evident problem...  :-P  ).  The upshot is that I NEVER HAVE TO GET UP TO PEE AT NIGHT!  Yay, THAT!  Except for last night, when from unknown causes I was up at 4:30 with the rest of you, for a little pee session.  I thought of all of yez....   :-D

       

    • vic59
      vic59 jjjj57989

      Posted

      Hi Guys,

      After two days I'm back. And I confess. My laughing before yesterday, was extended for two nights now, just when I was trying to do my best shot inside the toilet; even if the target was really unreachable: same for all of those nights unmissables. Any army training works for. Then I realize maybe I dont need any surgery anymore !? ...I need you for to p*ss ...of laughter, and maybe to sh*t too. Two birds with one stone !?  Hope everythink is ok with you. Vic

    • vic59
      vic59 cartoonman

      Posted

      Hi Cartoon,

      I'm back, and post Jjjjj some jokes for you but ....they are "waiting to be moderated". In think is healthy to smile a little bit in the middle of BPH researchs. At least I think so !? Vic

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 jjjj57989

      Posted

      That is why you have to get all the information you need to make a good choise.  Some of the older doctors don't get any new training and the turp is the only thing they know and push.  Years ago that was the only thing they had.  Well with this being 2016 we have many more procedurea to pick from.  I don't think that doctors were to concerned about a mans sex life and dooing the turp did the job but also did not help with is sex life.  You did not to to ejaculate anymore your not having kids at 50 or 60.  But alot of men still enjoy sex and all of what come with it.  Why should we give anything up.  I am glad I found my urologist he's great.  When I first had a problem with my prostate.  He gave me pills first to see if it helped.  Did not help much my prrostate started to close.  That is when he talked to me about the urolift .  Taking what he said and what I looked up  I had it done and after a year all is still going great We have to get all the information on whatever we do and we have to remember that not all procedures work on all.  Take care and enjoy all you can. Also I am gald your e is a caring doctor Her patients a  glad they have her  Ken  A doctor is not a easy job.  I hope you help her relax sometimes   .
  • jjjj57989
    jjjj57989 vic59

    Posted

    So, here's a new wrinkle... I've contacted 2 doctors regarding Urolift and 1 regarding PAE but gotten no responses.   The nurses say they will ask the doctor about an appoint for me.  Or they ask me to send them an email with details.  Either way I get no response. 

    One is Dr. Gange in Salt Lake City.  One is Dr. Blum in Chicago.  In both cases I said I wanted to talk to them about travelling to their locations for Urolift evaluation for treatment.  

    Another is the only PAE doctor in Buenos Aires, where I live. 

    I've tried each doctor at least twice over the last 2 weeks and now I'm starting to wonder whats going on.  

    • cartoonman
      cartoonman jjjj57989

      Posted

      Just a note for those reading and considering:  Dr. Gange has since been in correspondence with jjjj.... 
    • jjjj57989
      jjjj57989 cartoonman

      Posted

      Yes!  Since Cartoonman helped me establish contact, Dr. Gange has been very responsive and has been working with me remotely to determine if I am a good candidate.

      Its now mid-day on saturday and I just received my latest email from him, specifying tests I should take and information he would like to have.

      All of this before I actually become a patient.

      I'm very pleased.

  • bill69723
    bill69723 vic59

    Posted

    The cost of PAE ranges from zero dollars to $4000 based on my inquiries performed in January 2016. PAE for free can be found at those Medical universities or clinics performing research on PAE and they are not difficult to find. The catch for free is they want to perform follow-up cystoscope and other tests to assess the procedure. These follow up tests needless to say can be painful although not harmful. As to UroLift the cost varies but as I recall most fell in the $4k to 6K range. Medicare does pay for the procedure and how much depends on your Medicare plan. Plan F I believe pays 100%.i considered both but opted for UroLift and I could not be more pleased with my decision.
    • vic59
      vic59 bill69723

      Posted

      Hi Bill,

      I really apreciate your info. Until now I investigate Urolift. I will start to look for PAE for free. Do you know where to start to do it ?  Thanks, your info is  really useful. Vic 

       

    • nealpros
      nealpros vic59

      Posted

      Dr. Isaacson, UNC in Chapel Hill is great at PAE and very easy to work with.

      Neal

    • ES28567
      ES28567 nealpros

      Posted

      I have talked to Dr. Isaacson several time about my prostate condition. He has called me back every time I have had a question and I feel he has always been honest with me regarding what he thinks the percentage of a successful outcome was for me. From the information I have gathered, he has done many PAE procedures. He is a very long distance away from me but Dr. Isaacson is who I would go to if I were to have the procedure. Also, the staff I have talked with have been very professional and good with following up to setup an appointment. Unfortunately, as it turned out, I am no longer a candidate for this procedure because I was diagnosed with cancer (Gleason 6) and the procedure has the potential to cause a non-aggressive cancer to become aggressive. When I called to let them know I had cancer and could not do the PAE procedure, (even though I was no longer a candidate) I still received a follow up phone call from Dr. Isaacson. I can't say enough good thing about a doctor with this kind of integrity and concern for people.
    • nealpros
      nealpros ES28567

      Posted

      He did a PAE on me, and your impressions were correct. He absolutely is that good, and that caring.

      I'm sorry for your bad news.

      Neal

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 ES28567

      Posted

      What are you planning to do.  I just looked it up and this is what it said on Gleason 6 prostate cancer.  Gleason 6 prostate cancer suggest when gleason 6 disease when not assoiated with higher grade cancer virtually never demonstrates the ability to metastasize and thus represents an indolent entity that does not require treatment.  They say watchful waiting is a good why to go. What did your doctor say.  Ken     
    • ES28567
      ES28567 kenneth1955

      Posted

      Well, we did a bone scan to make sure the cancer was still in only the prostate (the MRI already had mostly ruled out any question of the cancer spreading to the lymph nodes. I have two issues. A enlarged prostate with giant Median lobe which is causing urination problems. Then there is the cancer (only Gleason 6) which is easier to treat earlier than later. Plus, it is near or in the seminal duct so that also concerns me. Taking care of the cancer probably does not take care of the large prostate problem ( unless I do a prostatectomy which I'm trying to avoid). And just addressing the enlarged prostate issue, which is an option, means I will still have to face the cancer issue down the road when it is a bigger issue and possibly harder and less options available (assuming it has spread) to solve.

      So, I'm thinking of visiting the cancer treatment center of America (CTCA) to get a 2nd opinion of what they thing is the best option. I'm looking for the least invasive option to treat the cancer ( preferably immunotherapy if that is an option for me) and then maybe Urolift. Has anyone on this forum used CTCA?

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 ES28567

      Posted

      That good for you.  I read about Focal Laser Ablations They use a MRI to find the tumor and get ride of it with the laser and leave to good tissue alone and there are no side effects.  Look into it .Having the prostate out just causes more problems,  Good luck  Ken 
    • bill69723
      bill69723 ES28567

      Posted

      CTCA is IMHO is a "ca-ching" machine preying on desperate people with cancer. They blend or claim to blend integrative medicine with traditional medicine and claim  higher success rates and lower mortality rates that are unfortunately based on skewed data (read how to lie with ststistics). I would suggest you avoid them like the plague and stick with centers, clinics, and physicians that are well known. If I were in your predicament I would consider the Sperling Prostate Center in NY, 
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