Comparing 10 Surgeries for Enlarged Prostate (BPH) - Which is Best for you!? Urologist Explains

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  @Da_Koneshna · 1 year ago

  I had aquablation 2 years ago. 71 years old at the time, 108 grams. Overnight stay in hospital, catheter for 24 hours, barely visible pink in urine for 2 weeks. Zero pain. All exactly as predicted.<br>I don&apos;t even remember what is was like to have urination problems. Life is good.

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• RL

  @rluke8571 · 8 months ago (edited)

  This lady is so smart and well spoken. She&apos;s very thorough and she explains everything so perfectly. She doesn&apos;t leave anything vital out that&apos;s pertaining to each procedure. She&apos;s obviously very intelligent and very good at her profession. This is how all surgeons should be but unfortunately they&apos;re not as thorough as this smart female doctor/surgeon is. Kudos to Rena&apos;s skillful presentation.

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• CA

  @CaseAgainstFaith1 · 11 months ago

  I had the Greenlight a few months ago. &nbsp;While I wish I had seen this video first, I probably would have still done it. &nbsp;My doctor asked if I would mind the retrograde, and I said I’m too old for more kids, I don’t care. &nbsp;So he said in that case, he thought Greenlight would be a great option. He did say that I might not have improvements of symptoms immediately. &nbsp;BUT, he did not tell me that the symptoms might be WORSE for a couple of weeks. &nbsp;He should have told me that. So at first I wasn’t happy at all. But that only lasted for about 6 weeks and I’m good now. &nbsp;My symptoms were not severe, and my prostate was not huge, only on the order of 60 grams. &nbsp;He did tell me that I could just wait until my symptoms got worse, but I didn’t want more symptoms. &nbsp;I only had to have a catheter for 2 days. &nbsp;On the third day, I went back to work. &nbsp;My doctor told me that I should take a week off, but I didn’t feel that I needed to.

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• AH

  @ahimsa03911 · 1 year ago

  Outstanding presentation of all the treatments available for BPH, with the pros and cons of each. &nbsp;A MUST WATCH for all ageing males. &nbsp;I always enable close captions as my comprehension is enhanced by hearing and reading the material at the same time. &nbsp;And, Dr. Malik moves quickly! &nbsp;Thank goodness we can pause youtubes, and go back and review things as needed!

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• HO

  @hotchinahk · 2 months ago

  Thank you for all your informations, I am considering a procedure for my prostate enlargement problem at the moment, getting all the advice from you is priceless 👍

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• GR

  @greggrace8238 · 3 months ago

  I am 74 and underwent a PAE this past January. Results were immediate. Very pleased.

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• PO

  @polystictus · 1 year ago

  I have a urologist who is all about the Urolift. &nbsp;I was up to 2 tamsulosins per day and that was not even quite enough. &nbsp;I got a urolift and it took my condition back more than 10 years such that I was almost as good as before needing tamsulosin (Flowmax) but not quite. &nbsp;I found that it was better if I took one about every three days, which what I did when I first took tamsulosin. &nbsp;I prefer not to take drugs so take the lesser amount that seems to work. &nbsp;As I said, I worked up to two per day and that was not working. &nbsp;After 4 plus years after that Urolift, I was taking a tamsulosin one per day. &nbsp;I thought it might be worse going forward and was told I could get a second Urolift. &nbsp;I got one at 5 years. &nbsp;Its been 10 weeks now. &nbsp;I experimented going 3 weeks at a time with no tamsulosin. &nbsp;I did OK but had some urgency still and would wake up maybe once per night...some nights not. &nbsp;Before on a bad night it was 3 times. &nbsp;I tried taking tamsulosin every three days again and it was a benefit. &nbsp;I even told the urologist that I expected this. &nbsp;I see him next week. &nbsp;No problem with function of ejaculation. &nbsp;I friend needed prostate surgery and decided he wanted something other than Urolift with the little stainless threads that are used. &nbsp;He got the steam process. &nbsp;He was quite unhappy with the retrograde ejaculation that he got that he said the urologist did not tell him of. &nbsp;My urologist was all about Urolift because of that. &nbsp;My urologist said that any process that eliminates part of the prostate rather than moving out of the way, will result in diminished ejaculation. &nbsp;Even too much tamsulosin has the same effect of retrograde ejaculation and lowered interest.

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• JU

  @juniormoraes14 · 4 months ago

  I went through a tough time with low testosterone and low libido 🔥, and nothing seemed to help. The only thing that worked for me was a treatment I saw in a video called “How Thompson Fixed ED” now i can last alot longer!!

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• JA

  @jamescarlson486 · 1 year ago

  Such an excellent overview! Thank you. Men living with significant symptoms know how missable it is. Researching the hell out of the many choices is critical. I chose Aquablation and for me it was the correct choice. Best wishes to all those suffering and choose well.

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• WA

  @waynesmith6941 · 1 year ago

  I hit the jackpot and incurred an enlarged prostate at a relative young age so I&apos;ve had various treatments. &nbsp;When Proscar first was released I wanted it and pursuaded my doctor to prescribe it. &nbsp;Results were terrible, it shrank everything and stopping the med didn&apos;t reverse the shrink. &nbsp;I still had the problem but lived with it for several years until a Urolift was installed. &nbsp;This was good for 5 years and then went through a laser treatment which I highly recommend. &nbsp;I am 84 and may have 1 night time trip. I am several years past the laser and do not see the need for any additional therapy. <br>I don&apos;t follow all your videos but do watch and re-watch if your subject concerns me or a family member. &nbsp;You do a marvelous presentation. &nbsp;Thank you.

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• RI

  @richardeastwick3517 · 1 year ago

  This was a terrific overview of the options for prostates. &nbsp;Thank you so much!!

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• JE

  @jeffs.8970 · 1 year ago

  I had Aquablation and only the highest praise. Also no sexual side effects. I was told it is best because heat is not used… but, I also find that doctors tend to recommend what they specialize in vs. what may be best for patient… hence, &nbsp;I did my own research. <br><br>Good luck !

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