It is a male sexual gland. Men over the age of 45 have a problem with this gland some time in life. There is an increase in incidence of cancer in the gland with advancing age. It is situated just below the bladder which surrounds the urinary passages.
Symptoms of prostatic enlargement over the age of 50 years are
Increased frequency - day and night
Urgency
Poor stream
Difficulty in passing urine etc.
Incomplete voiding sensation
Treatment
For benign prostatic enlargement TURP (Trans Urethral Resection of Prostate)
We have performed more than 100 TURP in day care set up.
Alternative
Holep – Homium Laser Enucleation of Prostate
KTP Laser for prostate
For cancer prostate
Radical prostatectomy (Open/ Laparoscopic/Robotic) for stage1 and stage 2 disease
Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal treatment for stage 3 and stage 4 disease