Patient's question:
A few months ago, I always experienced frequent urination, urinary urgency, increased nocturia, urge incontinence, weak urine flow, thin urine stream with dribbling, hematuria, and urinary retention. The doctor said it was benign prostatic hyperplasia. I'd like to understand what are some good treatment options for it?Doctor's answer:
The surgical methods for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) include the following:1. Bilateral orchiectomy, suitable for palliative surgery;
2. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), suitable for palliative surgery;
3. Suprapubic transvesical prostatectomy, suitable for open surgery;
4. Retropubic prostatectomy, suitable for open surgery;
5. Perineal prostatectomy, suitable for open surgery.
BPH can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor and appropriate medication are essential during treatment.