Men who seek long-term relief of their BPH symptoms often choose a minimally invasive office-based procedure over surgery. If you don't want to take medication forever, or your enlarged prostate medication stops working, we this in-office treatment:
Cooled ThermoTherapy (Targis)
What to expect during treatment:
* You will be awake during the entire procedure. The treatment itself generally takes between 30 minutes to an hour although you should allow 2 to 3 hours for the entire office visit.
* You'll be positioned on a treatment bed in a comfortable position. You may be able to read a book or listen to music while the treatment is being done. You will be given medication to help you relax before beginning the treatment. coolwave
* To start the procedure, your urologist will insert a flexible catheter into your urethra and position it in the prostate. A soft balloon catheter will then be placed in your rectum to monitor rectal  temperatures during the procedure.
* Once the treatment begins you may experience some discomfort such as:
- Bladder spasms
- The sensation of having to empty your bladder
- The sensation of needing to have a bowel movement
- A warm or burning sensation in your abdomen
- Pressure in the rectum
During the procedure, the office staff will do their best to make you as comfortable as possible.
What to expect after the treatment:
* Arrange in advance for someone to drive you home after the treatment. You may not drive if you receive narcotics.
* Because the tissue surrounding the urethra may be irritated after the treatment, you may go home with a urinary catheter.
How the healing process works:
You may not notice an improvement in your BPH symptoms immediately after treatment. However, your body is actively working to heal itself. In the 6 to 12 weeks after treatment, your body will gradually reabsorb the tissue treated with Cooled ThermoTherapy, and your enlarged prostate will get smaller. As your prostate shrinks, the pressure on your urethra decreases and your BPH symptoms will be reduced. The shrinkage may continue for several months.
As with any medical procedure individual results will vary with this procedure.
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