Enlarged Prostate

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), one of the most common diseases of aging men, can be associated with urinary symptoms that affect quality of life by interfering with normal daily activities and sleep. The prevalence of bothersome symptoms increases with age. The patient’s perception of the severity of the condition and the degree to which it interferes with his lifestyle is a primary consideration in choosing therapy.

In addition to medications and herbal supplements, there are various procedures which can
be used to treat the symptoms of BPH:

• Transurethral Needle Ablation of the Prostate (TUNA, Prostiva™)
• Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy (TUMT, Targis™, Prolieve™)
• Vaporization of the prostate (PVP, Greenlight™ laser, Plasma Button Vaporization)
• Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP, prostate scraping)
• Suprapubic Prostatectomy

Most of these procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis, often avoiding a hospital altogether. The optimal treatment selection depends on numerous factors, including the size and configuration of the prostate, the condition of the patient’s bladder, the presence of accompanying medical conditions, and the extent of obstruction caused by the prostate.

Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer kills 35,000 men in the U.S. every year. 200,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year, making prostate cancer the most common cancer diagnosed in men. Prostate cancer is second to lung cancer in deaths among men. New data has detected a decline in deaths from prostate cancer over the past years.  This emphasizes the benefits of early detection.

The physicians at Advanced Urology Centers of New York specialize in early detection. They utilize the latest and most sensitive technology: PSA, free PSA, PSA velocity, MRI as well as numerous new diagnostic tests, combined with the latest equipment and painless biopsy techniques. Early detection provides the patient with the best chance of cure, and options regarding treatments (radiation, radioactive seeds – brachytherapy, radical prostatectomy, both open and robotic assisted). We also offer a active surveillance as a method of managing prostate cancer in the appropriate patent.

Prostate cancer prevention is and should be everyone’s goal. Diet, supplements, general health all seem to play a role.