Dr. Meera Krishnan
MBBS, MS, M.Ch (Urology)
4.9/521 Years Experience
Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
Urology
Enlarged Prostate
Enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that affects most men over 50. It causes urinary symptoms; modern HoLEP and TURP procedures provide lasting relief without affecting fertility.
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About Enlarged Prostate
Symptoms
Frequent urination, especially at night · Difficulty starting urination · Weak urine stream · Sense of incomplete emptying · Urgency · Stop-and-start urination
Diagnosis
IPSS questionnaire, DRE (digital rectal exam), uroflowmetry, post-void residual ultrasound, PSA blood test, and prostate ultrasound or MRI.
Treatment
HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation) is the gold-standard — laser removes the enlarged tissue through the urethra. TURP and Bipolar TURP are alternatives. 1.5-hour procedure, hospital stay 1–2 days, full recovery in 2–3 weeks.
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