A Physician and his Toys

The right treatment for each patient is determined by the patient's overall health, the severity of their symptoms, and patient's preference.

For patients who do not want to take medication, or who have tried medication without success, there are some minimally invasive procedures available Revolex Olympus Button or Prostiva that may provide an effective alternative to surgery.

BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that causes progressive difficulty with urination. The enlargement process begins during age 30-40, but typically develops so slowly that manifestations of the condition do not begin to cause problems until their late 50’s-60’s. Treatment is recommended when the voiding dysfunction is significant enough to affect the quality of life.

Treatment options include:

• Medical Therapy (MEDICATIONS or watchful waiting)
• Thermotherapy
• Surgical removal including turp
• laser procedures to vaporize or resect the enlarge prostate.

In Office - Prostiva

• A procedure that takes less than an hour (with some additional preparation and recovery time required)
• Can be performed right in your doctor’s office
• Generally conducted with local anesthesia only
• Allows you to return to many of your normal activities within 24 to 48 hours
• side effects and adverse events when compared to traditional surgical treatment
• Few reports of incontinence
• Few reports of impotence
• Catheterization for 0-2 days
• Improvement within two to six weeks (However, results may vary depending on the severity, duration, and size of the prostate treated.)
• 5-year durability

Outpatient - Olympus Button