Laser Prostate Surgery

Laser Prostate Surgery Turkey

New surgical developments in prostate surgery appeared with the frequent use of laser technology. Successful results with popularity created a new method called Holmium Laser Prostatectomy (HoLEP).

Holep Technique

HoLEP is a totally endoscopic surgical procedure allowing for the removal of the entire prostate tissue. Results of the surgery are similar to those of open old fashion surgical approach.

This procedure enables the removal of grown prostate tissue from its capsule through normal urinary tract. With the help of a special device, the removed prostate tissue is fragmented in the bladder and taken out.

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Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is common among men. Your chance of getting prostate cancer may be affected by your:

• Age. Men age 50 and older run a greater risk.
• Race. Prostate cancer is most common among African American men, followed by Hispanic and Native American men. Asian American men have the lowest rates of prostate cancer.
• Family history. If your father or brother had prostate cancer, you are more likely to develop it, too.
• Diet. The risk of prostate cancer may be higher for men who eat high fat diet.

To find out if prostate symptoms are caused by cancer, your doctor will ask about your past medical problems and your family’s medical history. Your doctor also will perform a physical exam. During the exam, your doctor will put a gloved finger into your rectum to examine your prostate to check for:

• The size, firmness, and texture of the prostate,
• Any hard areas, lumps, or growth spreading beyond the prostate,
• Any pain caused by touching or pressing on the prostate.

You may be asked to give a urine sample for testing. Your doctor also may do a blood test to check the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level. PSA levels can be high in men with an enlarged prostate gland or with prostate cancer. You may also need an ultrasound exam that takes computer pictures of the prostate. If tests show that you might have cancer, your doctor will refer you to a specialist (a urologist) for a prostate biopsy. The doctor will take small tissue samples from several areas of the prostate gland to look for cancer cells.

Treatment for prostate cancer depends on whether cancer is in part or all of the prostate, or if it has spread to other parts of the body. It also depends on your age and overall health. Talk with your doctor about the best treatment choice for you and the possible side effects of treatment.

Treatment for prostate cancer may be:

• Watchful waiting. If the cancer is not causing problems, you may decide not to get treated right away. Treatment may start if the cancer begins to grow.
• Surgery. The most common type of surgery removes the whole prostate and some nearby tissue.
• Radiation therapy. This treatment uses radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors.
• Hormone therapy. Men having other treatments, like radiation therapy, also may be treated with drugs to stop the body from making testosterone.