Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Electrovaporisation
In this procedure, part of the prostate tissue is removed by evaporation by means of electrical current. The treatment is performed with an endoscope.

Laser-resection
Another endoscopic treatment, in which part of the prostate tissue is removed with laser energy. For this treatment, a passage is created by inserting a tube made of metal or plastic - which remains in place where the prostate gland obstructs the urethra.

This procedure is used only on rare occasions, for those patients who are unable to be considered for other forms of treatment.

Is treatment with a catheter a possibility?
Some patients with urine retention who cannot endure an operation, may have to have a permanent catheter. This can be placed through the urethra or through the lower abdomen into the bladder. But with a permanent catheter, the patient is at greater risk of cystitis (infection of the bladder).

An alternative, is for the patient to learn to empty the bladder himself with a catheter. This way the catheter is removed after each use and the danger of infection is reduced.

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