Prostate health

Prostate Surgery

Modern surgical options for urinary obstruction, prostate enlargement and selected prostate cancers.

Dr. Anand Arumugam, MBBS, MS, M.Ch
Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road

Prostate Surgery – illustration — 3 procedures

Treatment overview

About prostate surgery

Modern surgical options for urinary obstruction, prostate enlargement and selected prostate cancers. Treatment is selected after consultation, appropriate tests and a discussion of the benefits and limitations of each option.

Symptoms to discuss

Difficulty starting urination
Weak or interrupted urine flow
Frequent night-time urination
Blood in urine or persistent pelvic discomfort

Possible clinical factors

Age-related prostate enlargement
Inflammation or infection
Abnormal cell growth
Individual risk factors and family history

Symptoms can have several causes. Seek urgent care for severe pain with fever, inability to urinate, or heavy bleeding.

Treatment options

Procedures within prostate surgery.

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

A well-established endoscopic procedure that removes obstructing prostate tissue through the urethra to improve urine flow.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

A laser procedure that removes prostate tissue blocking urine flow, with the tissue divided into pieces for safe removal.

Laparoscopic & Robotic Prostatectomy

Minimally invasive techniques that remove the prostate through small abdominal ports in carefully selected patients.

Diagnosis & planning

A considered plan starts with good information.

01
Consultation
Symptoms, medical history, medication and previous treatment.
02
Tests
Appropriate laboratory work and imaging based on the condition.
03
Discussion
Observation, medicine and procedural options explained together.

Common questions

Prostate Surgery FAQs

What symptoms can point to prostate surgery needs?

Common concerns include difficulty starting urination, weak or interrupted urine flow, frequent night-time urination. These symptoms are not specific to one diagnosis, so assessment is important.

How is a prostate surgery condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis may combine a medical history, examination, urine or blood tests and appropriate imaging. The exact work-up depends on the symptoms and suspected condition.

Does every patient need a procedure?

No. Observation, lifestyle measures or medicine may be appropriate for some conditions. A procedure is recommended only after diagnosis and discussion of suitable alternatives.

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