General Urology
Human Sexuality
Male Infertility
Pediatric Urology
Urologic Oncology
Incontinence
Bladder Cancer
Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
Medical Management of BPH
Minimally Invasive Management of BPH
Surgical Management of BPH
BPH/Enlarged Prostate
Circumcision
Epididymitis and Orchitis
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) - Post Operative Information
InterStim
Interstitial Cystitis
Kidney Cancer
Urinary Tract / Kidney Stones / Bladder Stones
Erectile Dysfunction (ED): Non-Surgical Management
Overactive Bladder
Peyronie's Disease
Prostate Biopsy
Brachytherapy
Prostate Cancer: Hormone Therapy
Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Prostatitis
PSA
Vasectomy Reversal
std
Prostate Cancer Surgical Management
Vasectomy Information
Urodynamics
Urinary Tract Infections in Adults
Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Prolapse in Women
Urinary Incontinence Surgical Management
Urinary Incontinence
Ureteroscopy
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL)
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Surgical Management of BPH
(Benign enlargement of the prostate)
Throughout a man's life, his prostate may grow and start to cause problems as he ages. But what are some of those problems? Why are many urologists recommending surgery as a way to fix those problems? What are some of the surgical options available? The following should help answer those questions.
What is the prostate?
The prostate is part of the male reproductive system, is about the same size and shape as a walnut and weighs about an ounce. It is located below the bladder and in front of the rectum and surrounds the urethra, the tube-like structure that carries urine from the bladder out through the penis. The main function of the prostate is to produce ejaculatory fluid.