There is a continuous emergence of new and innovative techniques that help to preserve men’s sexual function after undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate. Those newer techniques have contributed significantly to our field, particularly for men who might not be candidates for less invasive approaches. When compared with the traditional technique for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (or TURP), two of the newer techniques have been providing a significant improvement in the sparing of men's ejaculatory function, as well as improving their symptoms and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Pohlman reviews the two ejaculation-preserving TURP techniques.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition for many men as they age. Approximately half of all men between the ages of fifty-one and sixty, and up to ninety percent of men over eighty have it. BPH is a benign or non-cancerous condition that does not lead to prostate cancer. BPH and prostate cancer can co-exist simultaneously, so men getting evaluated for BPH should still get screened for prostate cancer when appropriate. Listen in today to hear about the new and innovative techniques that help to preserve sexual function for men undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate.
Today, we circle back and bring Episode 47 out of the vault. It covers a topic that is getting more attention because more men are doing the research and seeking treatment options for an enlarged prostate that will preserve their sexual function. Since airing that episode, Dr. Pohlman has continued to successfully utilize a technique that can spare ejaculatory function when performing a transurethral resection of the prostate.
Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.
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