Key Prostate Surgical Treatments Available at SHRC:
1. Prostate Cancer Surgery
For patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, SHRC provides a range of surgical options tailored to the stage and severity of the cancer:
Radical Prostatectomy: A surgical procedure where the entire prostate gland is removed to treat localized prostate cancer. This can be done through traditional open surgery or minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic-assisted techniques.
Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery: Using advanced robotic technology, this minimally invasive approach offers greater precision, smaller incisions, and faster recovery times.
Open Surgery: In cases where stones are too large to be removed via cystoscopy, open surgery may be performed.
2. Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Surgery
BPH is a common condition where the prostate enlarges and causes urinary issues. Surgical options for BPH treatment include:
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): A minimally invasive procedure where excess prostate tissue is removed through the urethra to relieve urinary symptoms.
Laser Prostatectomy: Laser surgery can be used to remove excess tissue or vaporize the enlarged prostate, providing relief with minimal bleeding and quicker recovery.
Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL): A minimally invasive procedure that lifts and holds back the enlarged prostate tissue, improving urine flow without removing tissue.
3. Prostate Biopsy
For diagnosis, a prostate biopsy may be necessary to evaluate prostate abnormalities. The procedure involves taking small tissue samples from the prostate to check for cancer or other conditions.
4. Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)
This is a minimally invasive procedure performed for patients with mild to moderate BPH. Small incisions are made in the prostate to relieve pressure on the urethra, improving urinary flow.