Transperineal laser ablation for treating lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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Description
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (also known as benign prostate enlargement) is a non-cancerous enlarged prostate. It can block or narrow the tube (urethra) that urine passes through to leave the body, causing lower urinary tract symptoms, such as urination problems. In this procedure, optical fibres are inserted into the skin between the anus and scrotum (transperineal) and guided to the target area using ultrasound imaging. The fibres then deliver laser energy to the prostate. The heat from the laser destroys some of the prostate tissue (ablation), making it smaller. The aim is to increase the flow of urine and reduce the lower urinary tract symptoms.
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