3 Key Takeaways:
- An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition among men, particularly as they age.
- Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) utilizes tests like cystoscopy to inspect the bladder and prostate to determine the most suitable treatment for the patient.
- Treatment options for BPH include surgical intervention, such as transurethral resection of the prostate, and alternative medications like alpha-blockers and finasteride.
You’ve heard of the term, perhaps even thrown around in casual conversations, and today we will demystify it, lend it some gravity, so we can appreciate the treatment techniques professionals at Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) are employing to combat it. We will be discussing an enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), in depth, with direct commentary from physician assistants stationed in Daytona Beach, FL, and Orange City, FL.
Here’s a quick snapshot of what you need to know about an enlarged prostate. It’s a common condition among men, particularly as they age. Despite being benign, it could cause problematic urinary symptoms such as a frequent need to urinate, difficulty starting urination, and other annoyances that could severely hamper your quality of life.
Advanced Diagnostics at AUI for Enlarged Prostate
Physician Assistant Mikhail Lezhak at Daytona Beach, FL, offers some insight into the treatment of an enlarged prostate once it has progressed significantly. He explains, “if the disease is more progressed and it’s more obstruction caused by the prostate gland, then we do additional evaluation with a test called cystoscopy“.
This test, cystoscopy, involves the use of a camera to inspect the bladder and prostate. It provides a detailed understanding of the size of the prostate and the level of obstruction it causes. This comprehensive anatomy-driven perspective is critical in deciding the most suitable treatment for the patient.
Surgical Intervention
Once these evaluations have been done, the team at AUI in Daytona Beach, FL, then determines whether surgical intervention is necessary. Lezhak goes ahead to discuss a common surgical procedure known as transurethral resection of the prostate. He states that during this procedure “doctors resect with [an] electrical knife, prostatic tissue that is obstructing and causing difficulties to urinate.” It’s a highly effective method performed under anesthesia.
Alternative Treatment Options
Over at Orange City, FL, the AUI team also endorses other treatment approaches. Physician Assistant Quynh-Dao Tonnu explains that there are several alternatives to surgical intervention. “We typically start them on an alpha blocker, Flomax,” says Tonnu, explaining that this medication relaxes tissue in the ureter and prostatic area, facilitating easier flow of urine.
AUI also leverages another medication called finasteride, which shrinks the size of the prostate by a staggering 50% over time. Tonnu attests to its effectiveness, stating, “it’s pretty effective for, I would say, most people that I’ve seen.”
AUI: The Cutting Edge of Enlarged Prostate Treatment
No matter the treatment route chosen, whether it’s surgical intervention or alternative medications, the urologists and physician assistants at Advanced Urology Institute are dedicated to ensuring you get the best possible care. With state-of-the-art technology and unparalleled commitment, they are helping pave the way for innovative, effective treatments for BPH.
Experience the benefits of reduced urinary symptoms in Daytona Beach, FL, and Orange City, FL, with the finest urology practice. Trust AUI to help you regain control over your body, and reclaim your freedom from BPH. Don’t let an enlarged prostate determine the quality of your life.
References:
- “Cystoscopy for BPH Evaluation – Dr. Paul Kenworthy MD | Urology.” https://www.drpaulkenworthyurology.com/bph-symptoms-and-treatment/bph-evaluation.
- “Flomax Oral: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures … – WebMD.” https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4154/flomax-oral/details.
- “Surgical Treatments for BPH – Texas Urology Specialists.” https://www.texasurologyspecialists.com/conditions/bph/surgical-procedures.
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Mikhail Lezhak, PA-C (Physician Assistant at Daytona Beach, FL):
So if disease is more progressed and it’s more obstruction caused by prostate gland, then we do additional evaluation with a test called cystoscopy. When we look inside of the bladder and prostate with a camera and see anatomical size of the prostate and how much obstruction does it cause.
And after that, we decide what surgical intervention or any additional treatment is necessary to do for this type of patient. And if we’re talking about surgery, it’s called transurethral resection of the prostate, and it’s done under anesthesia. And doctors resect with electrical knife, prostatic tissue that is obstructing and causing difficulties to urinate.
Quynh-Dao Tonnu, PA-C (Physician Assistant at Orange City, FL):
We have several different alternatives. We typically start them on an alpha blocker, Flomax. It just relaxes the tissue in the ureter and the prostatic area to allow the urine to push its way through. And then we have another medication, finasteride, that actually shrinks the size of the prostate as much as 50% over time.
It’s pretty effective for, I would say, most people that I’ve seen. So over six months or longer or shorter, depending on the patient, they can experience the benefits of the reduced urinary symptoms from that medication.
