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PROSTATE • Kings Oak Hospital, London

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy in London — Kings Oak Hospital

Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole offers benign prostatic hypertrophy consultations and treatment at Kings Oak Hospital, London. Chase Farm, Enfield. Use this page to learn what to expect for benign prostatic hypertrophy care at this location, then book a consultation when you're ready.

At HRG Urology, Dr. Godbole uses modern technique and technology of medical and surgical options to treat patients with an enlarged prostate with symptoms.

WHAT IS BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY (BPH)?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland and is usually an older man's disease. The pressure on the urethra (water tube through the penis) leads to symptoms of obstruction such as poor stream, straining to pass urine, dribbling, getting up at night to pass urine, hesitancy. There are many effective treatments for bother from BPH but it is vital to understand the individual patients' needs and circumstances to tailor the treatment which will suit them best.

Symptoms for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH):

LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) can be:

Obstructive

Poor stream, Straining to pass urine, Hesitancy, Post void dribbling, Nocturia (waking up at night to pass urine)

Irritative

Urgency, Frequency, Incontinence

Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH):

Due history taking, thorough physical examination and investigations are necessary to arrive to an accurate diagnosis. Symptom scores and voiding diaries maybe needed too. A tailored plan will be made, and the best choice of treatment will be discussed with you based on your age, prostate size, and your condition of your health. Modern medicines have altered LUTS management and reduced greatly the need for surgical intervention.

  • Bipolar Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)
  • Urolift
  • Rezum
  • HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation)

Frequently asked questions

WHAT IS BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY (BPH)?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate gland and is usually an older man's disease. The pressure on the urethra (water tube through the penis) leads to symptoms of obstruction such as poor stream, straining to pass urine, dribbling, getting up at night to pass urine, hesitancy. There are many effective treatments for bother from BPH but it is vital to understand the individual patients' needs and circumstances to tailor the treatment which will suit them best.

Symptoms for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH):

LUTS (lower urinary tract symptoms) can be: Obstructive: Poor stream, Straining to pass urine, Hesitancy, Post void dribbling, Nocturia (waking up at night to pass urine) Irritative: Urgency, Frequency, Incontinence

Treatment for Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH):

Due history taking, thorough physical examination and investigations are necessary to arrive to an accurate diagnosis. Symptom scores and voiding diaries maybe needed too. A tailored plan will be made, and the best choice of treatment will be discussed with you based on your age, prostate size, and your condition of your health. Modern medicines have altered LUTS management and reduced greatly the need for surgical intervention. Bipolar Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Urolift Rezum HoLEP (holmium laser enucleation)