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Our urologic specialists treat a variety of benign conditions using cutting-edge technology to provide relief and improve quality of life.  

Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH)  

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), more commonly known as an enlarged prostate, occurs when the prostate gland enlarges significantly. This condition is common, affecting almost half of all men between age 51 and 60.  

BPH does not cause cancer. However, it may occur at the same time as prostate cancer.  

As the prostate gland enlarges, it may cause a narrowing of the urethra, the tube that allows urine to pass out of the body. An enlarged prostate may also lead to thickening of the bladder wall, which eventually results in a weak bladder. For many men, BPH can make it difficult to empty all the contents of the bladder.  

Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate (BPH)  

Our urology specialists provide several BPH (enlarged prostate) treatment options for men living with an enlarged prostate gland. Your doctor may recommend treatment including:  

  • Lifestyle changes: Avoiding caffeine, reducing your consumption of liquids, and building up strength in your pelvic floor muscles may help alleviate BPH symptoms.  
  • Medications: Certain medications, such as alpha blockers, may help relax the bladder neck or other medication that shrink or stop the growth of the prostate gland.  
  • UroLift® system: During this outpatient procedure, we lift (rather than remove) excess prostate tissue so that it no longer blocks the urethra. This provides relief from BPH symptoms without the risk of incontinence or erectile dysfunction. 
  • Greenlight laser treatment: During this procedure, doctors access the prostate using a cystoscope threaded through the urethra and into the bladder. Greenlight laser treatment dissolves portions of the prostate gland, allowing urine to flow more easily.  
  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): During this minimally invasive procedure, doctors remove a portion of the prostate gland to allow for better urine flow.  
  • Robotic prostatectomy: Your doctor may recommend removal of your prostate gland depending on the size. Surgeons usually perform this procedure using surgical robots. Robotic prostate surgery precisely removes prostate tissue while preserving the nerves around the prostate. This helps you avoid potential complications, such as urinary incontinence.  

Erectile dysfunction  

Erectile dysfunction is common. While there are a variety of medications to treat erectile dysfunction, about a third of men don’t respond well to these drugs. Our urologists offer penile implantation — a life-changing procedure that can improve your quality of life.   

For some, having a penile prosthesis implanted is the only way to restore the ability to have a spontaneous erection. Our urologists match the prosthesis to your needs and complete the operation in a one-time outpatient surgical procedure. There are no effects of the prosthesis on your urinary control and sensation.  

Kidney stones  

We offer treatment for kidney stones. While these solid, pebble-like materials usually pass out of the body without medical assistance, sometimes these stones get stuck in the urinary tract and can block the flow of urine and cause pain. We treat kidney stones using shock waves to break the material, a stent placed in the ureter to allow the stone to pass during urination, or with minimally invasive surgery.  

Overactive bladder or fecal incontinence  

If you suffer from overactive bladder, known as urge incontinence, where you have a strong, sudden need to urinate, or fecal incontinence, in which you have difficulty controlling bowel movements, our specialists can help. We provide you with a long-term care plan to treat your incontinence and restore your quality of life.  

Urethral stricture  

We offer treatment for urethral stricture, an abnormal narrowing of the tube that carries urine out of the body from the bladder. Urethral stricture may be caused by inflammation or scar tissue from surgery, disease, or injury. Rarely, it may be caused by pressure from a growing tumor near the urethra.