Prostate Gland Enlargement (BPH)

Prostate Gland Enlargement / Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment in Dubai

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or Prostate Enlargement is a benign/non-cancerous increase in the size of the prostate gland. This is a condition that becomes more common as men get older and due to the gland putting pressure on the urethra, it can result in a variety of urinary symptoms.

Causes of Enlarged Prostate

• Age related hormonal changes
• Increases in testosterone levels
• Changes to the testicular cells

Risk factors increased by BPH

• Developing UTI
• Developing bladder stones
• Blood in the urine
• Urinary Incontinence
• Difficulty urinating

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

• Difficulty in starting to urinate.
• Weak urination stream
• Pain urinating
• Starting and stopping urinating many times
• Frequent urination
• Sudden urges to urinate
• Blood in urine
• Burning sensation when you urinate.

Diagnosis of Prostate Gland Enlargement / Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)

Firstly our Urologist will perform a physical exam, take your medical history and suggest some laboratory tests to rule out any other factors/disorders.

Treatment Options for Prostate Gland Enlargement

Conservative options

• Lifestyle changes
• Medication

Minimally invasive procedures

• Water Vapor Therapy Procedure
• UroLift Procedure
• TURP Procedure

Minimally Invasive Robotic Procedures

• Robotic Simple Prostatectomy

A surgical option would only be considered in specific circumstances where non-surgical options have not proved effective.