INFO & BLOG
About diagnosis, treatment and recovery
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and how does it differ from prostate cancer?
BPH is age-related prostate growth narrowing the urinary channel; not cancer, but it can lower quality of life and, untreated, may progress to bladder/kidney issues.
What is the difference between HoLEP, Rezum and TUR-P, and which one is right for me?
HoLEP is laser enucleation (any size, gold standard); Rezum shrinks with water vapor (small-moderate volume); TUR-P is resection (moderate volume). Choice follows volume, score and goals.
How do prostate volume and the IPSS score affect the choice of method?
Small-moderate prostates suit Rezum or TUR-P; moderate ones TUR-P or HoLEP; large ones favor HoLEP first. The decision follows volume, IPSS score and goals.
Are ejaculation and sexual function preserved after treatment?
In suitable cases, especially with function-preserving methods like Rezum and ejaculation-sparing technique, preserving function is our priority.
How long does the catheter stay in place after the procedure?
Most cases use a short catheter period; duration follows the method and your recovery, assessed by urinary flow at discharge.
Which method is recommended in case of inability to urinate (acute retention)?
In acute retention or catheter dependence, endoscopic/laser methods durably opening the tissue are considered, per volume and situation.
Why does HoLEP stand out for a very large prostate?
HoLEP is a gold-standard laser method with no size limit, removing tissue whole and durably even in large prostates, with low retreatment risk.
How long is recovery and when can I return to work and normal life?
Endoscopic/laser methods target a fast return to daily life with less bleeding, short stay and short catheter time; exact timing varies by method.
When does the effect of Rezum therapy appear?
In Rezum the treated tissue shrinks over time; relief appears gradually as the tissue reduces, not immediately.
How does the process work for international patients?
It begins with a remote assessment; the procedure, short stay and remote follow-up are planned with visa, transfer and interpreter support.