Next week, Britain’s King Charles III is scheduled to have surgery to treat an enlarged prostate; specialists say these procedures are safe and usual among older men.
The 75-year-old monarch suffers from benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH. “A larger prostate indicates an enlarging gland. Nearly all men have prostate enlargement as they age, according to Dr. Ravi Munver, vice chair of urology at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New York. According to Munver, the prostate can impose pressure on the bladder and urethra as it develops in size since it is situated between the pelvis and the bladder.
He stressed that BPH is not cancer, and it will not raise a man’s odds for cancer. It is, however, an annoying condition for many older men. “An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms that may be bothersome, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder,” Munver explained. That can mean trouble initiating urination, too frequent urination or difficulties fully emptying the bladder. “It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. In some cases, it can be treated with medication; in other instances, surgery is needed, depending on the size of the prostate,” he said. At the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Dr. Justin Friedlander teaches urology and urologic oncology.
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He stated that there are several indications that the best course of action for treating an enlarged prostate may involve surgery. They consist of “repeated urinary tract infections, the formation of bladder stones, persistent or recurrent blood in the urine due to bleeding from the prostate, and swelling of the kidneys,” in addition to difficulties urinating, according to Friedlander. Men’s surgical options are typically “individualized to the patient’s medication conditions,” according to him. “There are several types of surgery that can be performed for an enlarged prostate, including using a laser or water ablation,” Munver stated. “It’s unclear what kind of procedure King Charles is having.”
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The Cleveland Clinic lists some of the most popular BPH procedures, as follows:
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). This procedure uses a laser light or electric current to cut away excess prostate tissue. It’s done under anesthesia, and a special tool is inserted into the urethra to help the surgeon see and remove tissue.
- Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP). The urologist makes two small incisions into the prostate and where your urethra and bladder join (bladder neck). This widens the urethra and improves the flow of urine from the bladder.
- Transurethal evaporization. In this procedure, a urologist uses a heated electrode to target the enlarged area of the prostate, effectively turning excess cells into steam. A similar procedure is also performed using a laser instead of electrodes.
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All of these procedures allow the patient to resume normal activities within a few days, the Cleveland Clinic said. In a statement, Buckingham Palace said, “His Majesty was keen to share the details of his diagnosis to encourage other men who may be experiencing symptoms to get checked in line with public health advice.”
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best procedure for prostate surgery?
Radical prostatectomy, the most common type of surgery for prostate cancer, involves removing the prostate gland entirely. In addition, surgery can be a component of a multimodal treatment plan for aggressive or metastatic prostate cancer.
What is the new procedure for the prostate?
Using small implants, the UroLift System is a simple operation that raises and holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, preventing it from obstructing the urethra. Prostate tissue is not removed, heated, or chopped.
What is the most common prostate surgery?
Radical prostatectomy using a suprapubic (backward) method.
Urologists, medical professionals who specialize in disorders and surgery of the urinary tract, most frequently employ this surgical technique.
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