UROLOGY CENTER
Thonburi Bamrungmuang Urology Center provides medical services in diagnostics and treatments with state of art technology. Our team of experienced Urology Surgeons are capable of general surgeries and laparoscopic surgeries such as prostatectomy, resection and incision of prostate, treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), and urinary incontinence.
With advancement in medical knowledge, surgery on small incisions called Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) plays an important role in today’s treatment as opposed to traditional surgery. This will lessen the size of surgical incision, pain, and recovery time.
Benign prostate hyperplasia
What is Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate gland is a common condition as men get older and can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms. When the prostate gland is larger, the urethra is squeezed. (Tube carrying urine and semen) This can further cause problem for bladder, urinary tract, or kidneys.
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Treatment
Treatment would be based on the size of the prostate, age, and symptoms you have. There are options of medications and surgical procedures. Presently there are options of minimally invasive surgical options to reduce unpleasant effects, recovery time, and cost.
Medications include:
Alpha blockers: relaxes bladder neck muscle and muscle fiber in prostate to quickly improve urination flow
5-alpha reductase inhibitors: hormonal therapy to shrink prostate and may require up to 3-6 months of treatment before seeing efficacy
Minimally Invasive Surgical options include:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) – removing most of the prostate gland to allow urine flow
Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) – small cuts in prostate gland for urine to pass and is an option for small-medium enlarged prostate gland or patient with other health risks for surgeries
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) – uses microwave energy to destroy inner portion of prostate gland and shrink it to allow urine flow
Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) – radio waves are passed through a needle placed on the enlarged tissue to destroy the excess portion and allow urine flow
Laser therapy - Laser therapy generally relieves symptoms right away and has a lower risk of side effects than does nonlaser surgery
Prostatic urethral lift (PUL) - Might be offered to some men concerned about treatment impact on erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory problems
Robot-assisted prostatectomy – generally done if you have a very large prostate
When to see a doctor?
If you began to have urinary problems that are now bothersome to you, make an appointment with urologist to receive diagnosis and treatment.
Urinary Incontinence
What is Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is a condition when you lose bladder control and leak urine that can be very embarrassing issue for many people. People with condition can leak urine when coughing or sneezing or in more severe cases, feeling urge to urinate strongly and unable to go to toilet in time.
Risk Factors
Symptoms
There are several types of urinary incontinence with different symptoms, but all would cause leaking:
Treatment
Treatment will depend on the type of incontinence and the underlying cause. There are several approaches for treatment:
When to see a doctor?
If you have any urinary problems, make an appointment with urologist to receive appropriate treatment as urinary incontinence can greatly affect quality of life and limit your social interactions. Urinary incontinence may also be an indicator of a more serious underlying disease as well.
For more information
UROLOGY CENTER, Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital
Thonburi Bamrungmuang Hospital
Tel: +66 2220 7999