Patient's question:
Recently, my prostate has grown larger, and I feel some swelling. Going to the bathroom hasn't been as convenient either, and there's always white and yellow fluid coming out. After a thorough examination at the hospital, they said it's a prostate cyst. How can I effectively treat a prostate cyst?Doctor's answer:
Surgery is available as a treatment option, with various approaches including transvesical, extravesical, perineal, and rectal routes. Poor exposure often leads to incomplete surgical removal, resulting in a high recurrence rate and numerous complications. For cysts near the perineum, perineal approach surgery may lead to erectile dysfunction (ED), making it a cautious choice for young patients. Laparoscopic cyst removal of the prostate offers clear tissue exposure, a shorter operation time, and is the preferred method for treating prostate cysts that protrude posteriorly toward the urethra and bladder neck. For cysts near the urethra or extending into the bladder, transurethral electroresection of the cyst is the optimal surgical approach.