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Should I Go For Prolieve Procedure For Enlarged Prostrate?

I have an enlarged prostate and the Dr. wants to do a procedure called Prolieve, I have concerns about this procedure, am not really having any uncomfortable symptoms, but after a cystoscopy the Dr recommended I have this procedure. Some people are saying I should get a second opinion and that I should not have this done. Could have more serious problems after.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

The Prolieve is a medical device that both heats the prostate and dilates the prostatic urethra and treats prostate enlargement.

During the procedure, the physician will insert a catheter into your urethra.
When microwave energy is turned on, it will be transmitted from a special antenna inside the catheter to provide heat to your prostate.
The heat will reduce the enlarged tissue of your prostate.
A small balloon that is also part of the catheter will inflate within the section of the urethra close to where the prostate is located.
During the entire 45-minute procedure, water will be circulating inside the catheter through your urethra.

This is a new technology and you must discuss with your doctor before getting treated.
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Should I Go For Prolieve Procedure For Enlarged Prostrate?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. The Prolieve is a medical device that both heats the prostate and dilates the prostatic urethra and treats prostate enlargement. During the procedure, the physician will insert a catheter into your urethra. When microwave energy is turned on, it will be transmitted from a special antenna inside the catheter to provide heat to your prostate. The heat will reduce the enlarged tissue of your prostate. A small balloon that is also part of the catheter will inflate within the section of the urethra close to where the prostate is located. During the entire 45-minute procedure, water will be circulating inside the catheter through your urethra. This is a new technology and you must discuss with your doctor before getting treated.