HoLEP is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure to relieve the symptoms
of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly referred to as an enlarged
prostate. Archbold Urology was the first in South Georgia to offer patients
the HoLep procedure with the latest innovation in urologic laser technology.
HoLEP surgery is done through a thin, tube-like scope instrument inserted
through the penis. It does not use incisions through the skin. The inside
tissue of the prostate is removed with a laser tool, leaving the outer
shell intact. By decreasing the pressure on the urethra caused by an enlarged
prostate, patients typically experience improvement in their symptoms,
such as weak stream or difficulty starting a stream of urine.
As with other types of prostate laser surgery,
HoLEP can offer faster recovery and symptom relief compared with traditional
prostate surgery.
Benefits of HoLEP surgery:
Minimally-invasive -- no incisions, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complicaitons
Patients typically do not need follow-up treatments.
Patients may only need a urinary catheter for a short time after surgery.
Minimally-invasive laser offers less risk of bleeding, even for those on
an anticoagulant (blood thinner) medication.
Shorter recovery time -- most patients can resume physical activities one
week after surgery
Potential candidates for HoLEP surgery:
Men with bothersome urinary symptoms due to BPH
Men whose past procedures have not fixed BPH (in some cases)
Men with a weak bladder and BPH
Men with a blocked flow of urine due to prostate cancer (although HoLEP
is not a treatment for prostate cancer)
To learn more about treatment options for BPH, call Archbold Urology at
(229) 228-5500.
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