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Prostate Problems

The prostate is an important gland that secretes some of the fluid found in semen. Here you can share information related to prostate problems, from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and hematuria (blood in urine and semen), to painful ejaculation, and diverse prostate infections.

HoLEP prostate surgery: likelihood of urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction afterward

My urologist thinks that I'm a candidate for prostate surgery, and my prostate is too big for greenlight. HoLEP looks like the likely choice. I'm concerned about the possibility of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction. I've spent several hours on online research, and still don't have a...

by User avatar seen hell

Can anyone recommend a HoLEP specialist in Virginia, DC or Maryland?

I have read with great gratitude the experiences so many have shared on their HeLEP journeys. My husband is in a desperate situation, he is on a catheter and we have decided to go with this procedure. Can anyone recommend a urologist who is highly skilled in this procedure in Virginia, Maryland...

by User avatar next overflight

I am 5 days post-op HOLEP and things are progressing well. I was able to have surgery completed

I had a prostate size of 121 with urinary retention and all of the accompanying symptoms. 63 years old. I live just west of Minneapolis. The typical symptoms drove me to seek treatment and lead me initially to Mayo Rochester.  I went in July of 2019 for evaluations which indicated I was a...

by User avatar closer hunt

Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Nerve Sparing Total Prostatectomy vs HoLEP?

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Robotic Nerve Sparing TOTAL Prostatectomy vs HoLEP? Has anyone considered having a robotic nerve sparing Total prostatectomy instead of HoLEP?  Both procedures generally require an overnight stay in the hospital; both result in minimal bleeding; both seem to have similar post op...

by User avatar Philip

Has anyone had fatigue issues months out post greenlight laser surgery?

Before opting for PVP Greenlight Laser Surgery for increasing LUTS issues, I was quite energetic, in very good health, good daily exercise and diet. I just couldn't pee worth a darn. I'm 4 months post op, and omitting the main post op issues, I have been dragging daily with fatigue. I feel I have...

by User avatar dreamy bugle

HoLEP experiences in the Detroit / Ann Arbor Area

Has anyone had HoLEP done with Dr. Joshua Leese at St. Joseph Mercy in Ypsilanty, MI? He reportedly performs a 100 HoLEP’s a year, but I cannot find any feedback on the results of his surgeries or any other surgeons' in Michigan for that matter. Has anyone had HoLEP surgery on a larger prostate...

by User avatar Guest

holep surgery next week. is there any pain after operation?

got op on monday absolutely brickin it never had op b4  is there any pain afterwards i have had caffeter in for 4 months had infections and bladder spasms 

by User avatar Guest

Holep OK for 87 year old?

Hello, I'm looking for help for my dad who is 87.  He has retention and after a cystoscopy was left with a foley catheter.  He is now in the hospital with a horrible infection and the doctor says we have to do something ASAP.  We were considering subrapubic catheter but I hear that...

by User avatar blushful repeat

Having swollen penis and trouble walking 2 weeks after TURP surgery

Hi et 2 weeks ago I had a turp today I had cath removed  Tried to go on my own in office and could not maybe a little dr is giving some time to try is it still normal to have an enlarge penis and have a hard time going.                   ...

by User avatar Guest

I am on my 5th week after HOLEP surgery. I still have pain at the end of urination, urethra is raw

Hi all, I am on my 5th week after HOLEP surgery.  I still have pain at the end of urination but I find myself with a sensation that I have to urinate a lot.- every 15 - 30 minutes .  I do not know if this is because the inside of my urethra and prostate are raw and irritated by acidic...

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