Sheldon J. Freedman, MD Ltd. - Urologist, Las Vegas, NV

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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH stands for benign prostatic hyperplasia and is the technical term for an enlarged prostate gland. This occurs normally in men over the age of 40. Common syptoms of BPH include:

Urgency in urination
More frequent urination
Incomplete bladder emptying
Intermittency
Frequently waking up at night to urinate (Nocturia)

Dr. Freedman offers Prostiva RF as a minimally invasive of correcting many of the symptoms associate with an enlarged prostate. In many cases, the procedure is an effective alternative to life-long daily medication. It is performed in the office under local anesthesia as a one-time treatment. Patients are able to return to many of their normal activities within 24-48 hours. Prostiva is covered by Medicare as well as private insurance. Prostiva RF is a recommended treatment by the American Urologic Association Guidelines on management of BPH

TherMatrixTM microwave therapy is also utilized in some cases. TherMatrix™ is also an in-office procedure performed with local anesthesia.

In patients who have more advanced obstruction of the bladder outlet, greenlight laser therapy and the new "button procedure" (resection in saline) are employed. These are done as outpatient procedures with the advantage of minimal bleeding and shorter catheterization times. Most patients go home without catheter drainage and experience dramatic improvement in their lower urinary tract symptoms immediately.

Dr. Freedman has been treating men with BPH for over 25 years. Men over the age of 40 and that find themselves uriniating more frequently (especially at night) are urged to meet with Dr. Freedman to determine if your problems are due to BPH or a more serious condition such as prostate cancer.

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