Is it possible for my 81-year-old father with benign prostatic hyperplasia to have surgery?

Patient's question:

Suffering from the illness for ten years, I have been treated at Renmin and Chaoyang Hospitals. At night, I urinate about six to seven times. Recently, I experienced hematuria, and ultrasound examinations revealed prostate stones (masses) at both hospitals, with differing opinions. After treatment, the hematuria condition resolved. Now, I can clearly feel that the urinary tract has narrowed, and the frequency of nighttime urination has increased, to about ten times per night.

Doctor's answer:

Hello, as you mentioned, benign prostatic hyperplasia is a common disease in elderly men. Currently, the commonly used surgical method is transurethral minimally invasive surgery. Age is not a contraindication for surgery, and it depends on your specific condition, such as cardiopulmonary function, and the specific requirements depend on the condition.

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