Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers TURP for people who meet their requirements. Yes, Medicare ...

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

A new procedure at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley is helping men with a common medical issue as they age. While stress incontinence is a common issue in women‚ leading to urinary leakage ...

A retrospective study found that a radiomic-clinicopathologic nomogram performed better than other tools in predicting biochemical recurrence-free survival after surgery for prostate cancer. Laser ...

Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers medically necessary prostate surgeries, including treatments for an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Medicare covers various prostate procedures, ...

Laser Prostatectomy for BPH On the Rise From 2001-2009, the procedure replaced nearly 50% of transurethral resections of the prostate. Laser prostatectomy use has increased substantially as a ...

Steven Black could not urinate. The pain sent the Cedar Park man to the emergency room for treatment. That November in 2019, Black, then 58, spent five days in the hospital, where doctors determined ...

A 76-year-old man underwent retropubic prostatectomy for obstructive symptoms 10 years ago. He now presents with newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma, Gleason score 4 (2+2), PSA 8.2, stage T1c, prostate ...

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