Patient's question:
Sometimes difficulty urinating, a full feeling in the prostate; Prostate ultrasound shows dozens of small specks. Is it okay to use traditional Chinese medicine or laser to solve the stones?Doctor's answer:
(1) The most common method is transurethral resection of the prostate and stones. It is often used for younger patients to prevent the occurrence of sexual dysfunction, and can also be used for the elderly and weak to reduce the heavy physical stimulation on the body. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to completely remove the stones.(2) For deep-seated prostate stones and stones prone to recurrence, a transperineal total prostatectomy can be performed to remove the prostate and stones. If necessary, bilateral seminal vesicles may be resected.
(3) For large, easily recurring stones accompanied by benign prostatic hyperplasia, a suprapubic resection of the prostate and stones is recommended. However, the surgery is more challenging for patients with periprostatic inflammation.