Laser enucleation of the prostate. Prices, reviews, ratings
General information
The main advantages of laser enucleation of the prostate are:
- minimal blood loss during such an operation;
- good tolerability of laser enucleation and low invasiveness;
- high efficiency of this method;
- rapid rehabilitation;
- short hospitalization period;
- short period of bladder catheterization after this operation.
The main advantage of laser enucleation is the ability to remove prostate adenoma of any size.
Procedure
Preparation
Preparation for surgery includes a full examination of the patient in order to identify diseases for which this operation is contraindicated. On the eve of the operation, the patient is hospitalized and basic clinical tests are performed.
Laser enucleation process
The operation is performed using epidural anesthesia or under general anesthesia. The operation lasts up to 2 hours.
The operation process is as follows: using a laser, the prostate adenoma is separated from the surrounding prostate tissue, then it is moved into the bladder in several fragments. Then the prostate adenoma is crushed and removed from the bladder using a morcellator (a special instrument). After the operation itself, a catheter is installed to drain the bladder.
Rehabilitation period
After laser enucleation, the following recommendations should be followed:
- take plenty of fluids (drink plenty of fluids);
- in case of painful sensations, painkillers are prescribed.
Indications
This operation is indicated for young patients and those patients who have concomitant diseases of the body that are associated with impaired blood clotting.
Contraindications
Laser enucleation of prostate hyperplasia is contraindicated in the following cases:
- the patient has inflammatory diseases in acute and severe form;
- surgical intervention also cannot be performed due to the technical impossibility of passing the resectoscope through the urethra into the bladder.
Complications
After laser enucleation of the prostate adenoma, there is a risk of the following complications:
- erection problems;
- bleeding;
- involuntary urination;
- ejaculation of sperm into the bladder.
Prices and clinics
Laser enucleation is always performed by a highly qualified andrologist surgeon. You can undergo such an operation in clinics that specialize in such operations and have the appropriate medical equipment. You can find out the cost of laser enucleation using our medical portal.
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