In this episode, we discuss Aquablation, a new treatment for the urinary symptoms experienced by men due to an enlarged or obstructing prostate(BPH). In previous episodes, we have covered a variety of other BPH treatments ranging from the historical gold standard (TURP) to minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) such as Rezum, Urolift,...

In this episode we discuss Greenlight, a laser treatment for the urinary symptoms experienced by men due to an enlarged or obstructing prostate(BPH). In previous episodes we have covered a variety of other BPH treatment ranging from the historical gold standard (TURP) to minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) such as Rezum, Urolift,...

In this episode we discuss the Urolift procedure for the treatment of the urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It is considered one of the so called MIST procedures -minimally invasive surgical therapies for BPH. So where does Urolift fit in amongst the various procedures we have discussed for the...

In this episode, we discuss prostate artery embolization for the treatment of urinary symptoms for men with an enlarged prostate, otherwise known as BPH. In recent episodes, we've discussed several procedures used to treat BPH. Now, what all these procedures have in common is that they all involve actually carving away part...

In this episode we discuss the Rezum procedure for the treatment of the urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate (BPH). Rezum is considered one of the so called MIST procedures -minimally invasive surgical therapies for BPH. Other such procedures include UroLift and Itind. So how does Rezum compare to these other...

In this episode we discuss robotic simple prostatectomy for men with urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate (BPH). In prior episodes, we have discussed several treatment options for BPH including medications and a variety of procedures. But what if the medications don’t work and the prostate is just too big to...

In this episode we discuss a novel treatment for BPH called iTind. Unlike some other treatment options for BPH, the iTind procedure is performed in the clinic setting. It involves inserting a tiny device through the penis with a flexible camera. The device is then removed in the clinic about a week...

In this episode, we discuss a type of laser surgery called HOLEP as an option for men with urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate – a condition called BPH that we discussed in a previous episode. Historically, when men either no longer benefited from prostate medication or could not tolerate the...

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) affects over 40 million men in the US alone, causing urinary symptoms like slow stream, nighttime urination, and an urgency to urinate. About 40% of men suffer from BPH by age 50 and that number goes up to 70% as men reach the age of 80. T