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2. Transurethral needle ablation of the prostate - Wikipedia

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   The energy from the probe heats the abnormal prostate tissue without damaging the urethra. The resulting scar tissue later atrophies, reducing the size of the prostate which in turn reduces the constriction of the urethra. It can be done with a local anesthetic on an outpatient basis. [1] It takes about an hour to perform the procedure. [2]

3. Prostatic artery embolization - Wikipedia

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   Prostatic artery embolization (PAE, or prostate artery embolisation) is a non-surgical technique for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). [1]The procedure involves blocking the blood flow of small branches of the prostatic arteries using microparticles injected via a small catheter, [2] to decrease the size of the prostate gland to reduce lower urinary tract symptoms.

4. Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia - Wikipedia

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   Invasive therapies. There are two invasive surgical procedures done for BPH: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): In general prior to emergence of laser technologies, TURP had been considered the gold standard of prostate interventions for people who require a procedure. This involves removing (part of) the prostate by inserting a ...

5. What's the difference between an enlarged prostate and ... - AOL

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   Treatment is necessary only if symptoms negatively affect daily life and, according to the Mayo Clinic, include medications that help relax the muscles around the prostate and shrink the gland ...

6. Prostate enlargement, how it affects men as they age, and its ...

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   Screening for prostate cancer may include a digital rectal exam, where the clinician assesses for an enlarged prostate, and/or a blood test to measure a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level.

7. Transurethral incision of the prostate - Wikipedia

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   Transurethral incision of the prostate. Transurethral incision of the prostate. ICD-9-CM. 60.0. [edit on Wikidata] Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP or TIP) is a surgical procedure for treating prostate gland enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia). [1]