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1. GHADIALI General Surgery PRESENTS Dr Mufa T Ghadiali is skilled in all aspects of General Surgery His General Surgery Services include e General Surgery e Gastrointestinal Surgery e Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery e Hernia Surgery e Surgical Oncology e Endoscopy Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Disclaimer This movie is an educational resource only and should not be used to manage prostate health All decisions about the management of prostate health must be made in conjunction with your Physician or a licensed healthcare provider Mufa T Ghadiali M D F A C S Diplomate of American Board of Surgery 6405 North Federal Hwy Suite 402 Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 Tel 954 771 8888 Fax 954 491 9485 www gnadialisurgery com GHADIALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education MULTIMEDIA HEALTH EDUCATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION CONTENT 1 Normal Anatomy a Introduction b Normal Anatomy 2 Overview a What is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy b Symptoms c Causes 3 Treatment Options a Diagnoses Conservative Treatment Surgical Overview Surgical Treatment Post Operative Guidelines Risks and Complications Sexual Function after Surgery adialisurgery com GHADIALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education INTRODUCTION Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or BPH is non cancerous enlargement o2. first few weeks after transurethral surgery the scab inside the bladder may loosen and blood may suddenly appear in the urine Although this can be alarming the bleeding usually stops with a short period of resting in bed and drinking fluids However if your urine is so red that it is difficult to see through or if it contains clots or if you feel any discomfort be sure to contact your doctor Risks and Complications As with any surgery there are potential risks involved The decision to proceed with the surgery is made because the advantages of surgery outweigh the potential disadvantages It is important that you are informed of these risks before the surgery takes place Most patients do not have complications after TURP surgery however complications can occur and depend on which type of surgery your doctor performs as well as the patient s health status Obese diabetic smoker etc Complications can be medical general or specific to TURP surgery Medical complications include those of the anesthesia and your general well being Almost any medical condition can occur so this list is not complete Complications include e Allergic reaction to medications e Blood loss requiring transfusion with its low risk of disease transmission Heart attack strokes kidney failure pneumonia bladder infections Complications from nerve blocks such as infection or nerve damage Serious medical problems can lead to ongoing health concern
3. an electrical loop that cuts tissue and seals blood vessels Fig 9 The surgeon uses the resectoscope s wire loop to remove the obstructing tissue one piece at a time Fig 10 Electricity is applied through the wire loop to stop bleeding after tissue is removed The pieces of prostate tissue are removed and sent for biopsy to make sure cancer is not present Refer fig 9 to 13 Fig 11 Fig 12 GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses Surgical Treatment At the end of surgery a special catheter is inserted through the opening of the penis to drain urine from the bladder into a collection bag Transurethral procedures are less traumatic than open forms of surgery and require a shorter recovery period Fig 13 Refer fig 9 to 13 Post Operative Guidelines After surgery you will probably notice some blood or clots in your urine as the wound starts to heal Some bleeding is normal and it should clear up by the time you leave the hospital During your recovery it is important to drink a lot of water up to 8 cups a day to help flush out the bladder and speed healing You will be sent home with pain medications to keep you comfortable e You will have a urinary catheter in place that will be removed at your next surgeon s Appointment Sometimes the catheter causes recurring painful bladder spasms th
4. d bladder are protected Destroyed tissue either escapes with urine through the urethra or is reabsorbed by the body Laser treatment for BPH is also called laser prostatectomy The permanent effects of laser treatment on prostate tissue are vaporization and coagulation which occur when laser energy heats prostatic tissue to 100 C At this temperature tissue death occurs resulting in shrinkage of the prostate over time This process can initially cause edema which may increase prostate volume and make short term catheterization necessary for voiding www ghaclalisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses Surgical Treatment Overview for BPH Many doctors recommend removal of the enlarged part of the prostate as the best long term solution for patients with severe BPH With surgery for BPH only the enlarged tissue that is pressing against the urethra is removed the rest of the inside tissue and the outside capsule are left intact Surgery usually relieves the obstruction and incomplete bladder emptying caused by BPH The most common surgery performed for BPH is Transurethral Resection of the Prostate or TURP surgery With TURP an instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the penis so there are no incisions made in the skin Transurethral procedures are less traumatic than open surgeries that require a long abdominal incision The main side effect of TURP is ret
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6. e day after surgery These spasms may be difficult to control but they will eventually disappear You should apply an ice pack to the groin area to minimize pain and swelling Apply ice over a towel never directly on the skin for 20 minutes every hour You may be given oral antibiotics to decrease the risk of post operative infection Avoid any straining or sudden movements that could tear the internal incision Most patients can resume sexual activity in 2 weeks During the recovery period the following are some common problems that can occur Problems Urinating You may notice that your urinary stream is stronger right after surgery but it may take awhile before you can urinate completely normally again After the catheter is removed urine will pass over the surgical wound on the prostate and you may initially have some discomfort or feel a sense of urgency when you urinate This problem will gradually lessen and after a couple of months you should be able to urinate less frequently and more easily Incontinence As the bladder returns to normal you may have some temporary problems controlling urination but long term incontinence rarely occurs Doctors find that the longer problems existed before surgery the longer it takes for the bladder to regain its full function after the operation www ghadialisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses Bleeding In the
7. e tone at the bladder neck and keep semen from entering the bladder Orgasm Most men find little or no difference in the sensation of orgasm or sexual climax before and after surgery Although it may take some time to get used to retrograde ejaculation you should eventually find sex as pleasurable after surgery as before Many people have found that concerns about sexual function can interfere with sex as much as the operation itself Understanding the surgical procedure and talking over any worries with the doctor before surgery often help men regain sexual function earlier Many men also find it helpful to talk with a counselor during the adjustment period after surgery www ghaclalisurgery com G HAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Disclaimer Disclaimer Although every effort is made to educate you on BPH and take control there will be specific information that will not be discussed Talk to your doctor or health care provider about any concerns you have about BPH adialisurgery com G HAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education I i l YOUR SURGERY DATE READ YOUR BOOK AND MATERIAL VIEW YOUR VIDEO CD DVD WEBSITE PRE HABILITATION ARRANGE FOR BLOOD MEDICAL CHECK UP ADVANCE MEDICAL DIRECTIVE PRE ADMISSION TESTING FAMILY SUPPORT REVIEW JUUUUOUUL Physician s Name Patient s Name Physician s Signature Patient s Signatur
8. f the prostate gland It is also referred to as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia It is not uncommon for the prostate gland to become enlarged as men age When the prostate gland becomes enlarged it can cause problems with urination In order to learn more about BPH it is important to understand normal anatomy of the prostate gland and surrounding structures adialisurgery com GHADIALI Normal Anatomy The Prostate Gland The prostate is a walnut sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system The gland is made of two lobes or regions enclosed by an outer layer of tissue The prostate is located in front of the rectum and just below the bladder where urine is stored Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 1 Normal Anatomy Fig 1 The prostate also surrounds the urethra the canal through which urine passes out of the body The main role of the prostate is to produce semen the milky fluid that transports sperm during ejaculation Refer fig 1 Rectum e Bladder e Pubic Bone Enlarged Prostate e Urethra Rectum Refer fig 2 Bladder Refer fig 3 Rectum Fig 2 Bladder Fig 3 G HAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 1 Normal Anatomy Pubic Bone Refer fig 4 Pubic Bone Fig 4 Enlarged Prostate Refer fig 5 Enlarged Prostate Fig 5 Urethra Refe
9. n BPH is found in its earlier stages there is a lower risk of developing such complications Causes of BPH What Causes BPH The cause of BPH is not well understood No definite information on risk factors exists For centuries it has been known that BPH occurs mainly in older men and that it doesn t develop in men whose testes were removed before puberty For this reason some researchers believe that factors related to aging and the testes may spur the development of BPH One theory focuses on DHT a substance made from testosterone in the prostate that may help control prostate growth The accumulation of DHT in older men may encourage the growth of cells leading to BPH Another theory suggests elevated estrogen levels that occur as men age may increase cellular growth activity leading to BPH www ghaclalisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses How is BPH Diagnosed You may first notice symptoms of BPH yourself or your doctor may find that your prostate is enlarged during a routine checkup When BPH is suspected you may be referred to a urologist a doctor who specializes in problems of the urinary tract and the male reproductive system Some tests your doctor may order can include the following Digital Rectal Examination DRE This examination is usually the first test done The doctor inserts a gloved finger into the rectum and feels the part of the prostate ne
10. n may take up to 1 year lagging behind a person s general recovery The exact length of time depends on how long after symptoms appeared that BPH surgery was done and on the type of surgery Following is a summary of how surgery is likely to affect the following aspects of sexual function Erections Most doctors agree that if you were able to maintain an erection shortly before surgery you will probably be able to have erections afterward Surgery rarely causes a loss of erectile function However surgery cannot usually restore function that was lost before the operation Ejaculation Although most men are able to continue having erections after surgery a prostate procedure frequently makes them sterile unable to father children by causing a condition called retrograde ejaculation or dry climax During sexual activity sperm from the testes enters the urethra near the opening of the bladder Normally a muscle blocks off the entrance to the bladder and the semen is expelled through the penis However the coring action of prostate surgery cuts this muscle as it widens the neck of the bladder Following surgery the semen takes the path of least resistance and enters the wider opening to the bladder rather than being expelled through the penis Later it is harmlessly flushed out with urine In some cases this condition can be treated with a drug called pseudoephedrine found in many cold medicines or imipramine These drugs improve muscl
11. o a special device that measures how quickly the urine is flowing A reduced flow often suggests BPH Cystoscopy In this examination the doctor inserts a small tube through the opening of the urethra in the penis This procedure is done after a solution numbs the inside of the penis so all sensation is lost The tube called a cystoscope contains a lens and a light system that help the doctor see the inside of the urethra and the bladder This test allows the doctor to determine the size of the gland and identify the location and degree of the obstruction www ghadlalisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses How is BPH Treated Conservative treatment measures to treat BPH are always considered first before invasive measures such as surgery Some conservative treatment measures include the following Medications Medications are the most common treatment method for controlling symptoms of BPH There are a number of medications approved for the treatment of BPH symptoms Some prevent growth of the prostate while others actually shrink the prostate gland Other drugs may be prescribed to improve urine flow and reduce bladder outlet obstruction Your doctor will discuss the various drugs available to treat your particular situation Nonsurgical Treatment Measures are minimally invasive treatments to reduce the size of the prostate gland and enlarge the urethra to make voiding ea
12. r fig 6 Urethra Fig 6 www gnadialisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 2 Overview What is Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages Doctors call this condition benign prostatic hyperplasia BPH or benign prostatic hypertrophy As the prostate enlarges the layer of tissue surrounding it stops it from expanding causing the gland to press Bladder against the urethra like a clamp ona garden hose The bladder wall becomes thicker and irritable m d Kos 0 The bladder begins to contract even when it contains small amounts of urine causing more frequent urination Eventually the bladder weakens and loses the ability to empty itself so some of the urine remains in the bladder The narrowing of the urethra and partial emptying of the bladder cause many of the problems associated with BPH Fig 7 Refer fig 7 amp 8 Enlarged Prostate Fig 8 Symptoms of BPH BPH rarely causes symptoms before age 40 but more than half of men in their sixties and as many as 90 percent in their seventies and eighties have some symptoms of BPH Many symptoms of BPH stem from obstruction of the urethra and gradual loss of bladder function which results in incomplete emptying of the bladder The symptoms of BPH vary but the most common ones involve changes or problems with
13. rograde or backward ejaculation In this condition semen flows backward into the bladder during climax instead of out the urethra causing infertility If you plan on having children you need to discuss alternative options with your surgeon Another surgical procedure is called transurethral incision of the prostate TUIP Instead of removing tissue as with TURP this procedure widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the bladder neck where the urethra joins the bladder and in the prostate gland itself Although some people believe that TUIP gives the same relief as TURP with less risk of side effects such as retrograde ejaculation its advantages and long term side effects have not been clearly established Open surgery is often done when the gland is greatly enlarged when there are complicating factors or when the bladder has been damaged and needs to be repaired The location of the enlargement within the gland and the patient s general health help the surgeon decide which of the three open procedures to use With all the open procedures anesthesia is given and an incision is made Once the surgeon reaches the prostate capsule he or she scoops out the enlarged tissue from inside the gland Laser surgery In March 1996 the FDA approved a surgical procedure that employs side firing laser fibers and YAG lasers to vaporize obstructing prostate tissue The doctor passes the laser fiber through the urethra into the prostate using a cys
14. s prolonged hospitalization or rarely death Complications are rare after TURP surgery but unexpected events can follow any operation Your surgeon feels that you should be aware of complications that may take place so that your decision to proceed with this operation is taken with all relevant information available to you Infection Infection can occur with any operation Infection rates vary but are generally low for healthy men Antibiotics may be given before or after surgery if you are determined to be at high risk TURP Syndrome This is a condition where the fluid used to flush the bladder during the operation is absorbed by the body instead of being excreted This can cause hypotension low blood pressure and vomiting Retrograde Ejaculation This is when semen flows into the bladder instead of out of the penis during ejaculation and will affect the man s ability to father children www ghaclalisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses Sexual Function after Surgery Many men worry about whether surgery for BPH will affect their ability to enjoy sex Some sources state that sexual function is rarely affected while others claim that it can cause problems in up to 30 percent of cases However most doctors say that even though it takes awhile for sexual function to return fully with time most men are able to enjoy sex again Complete recovery of sexual functio
15. sier These may include the following Transurethral Microwave Therapy TUMT Cooled Thermotherapy is a non surgical office based prostate therapy used to treat BPH in a 30 minute treatment Cooled Thermotherapy uses precisely targeted microwave energy to heat and destroy enlarged prostate tissue while a cooling mechanism protects healthy surrounding tissue This non surgical BPH treatment is performed on an outpatient basis and requires local anesthesia and or oral medications Within weeks the majority of men notice improvements in their symptoms and overall quality of life Transurethral needle ablation TUNA The TUNA system delivers low level radiofrequency energy through twin needles to burn away a well defined region of the enlarged prostate Shields protect the urethra from heat damage The TUNA system improves urine flow and relieves symptoms with fewer side effects when compared with transurethral resection of the prostate TURP surgery No incontinence or impotence has been observed Water induced thermotherapy This therapy uses heated water to destroy excess tissue in the prostate A catheter containing multiple shafts is positioned in the urethra so that a treatment balloon rests in the middle of the prostate A computer controls the temperature of the water which flows into the balloon and heats the surrounding prostate tissue The system focuses the heat in a precise region of the prostate Surrounding tissues in the urethra an
16. toscope and then delivers several bursts of energy lasting 30 to 60 seconds The laser energy destroys prostate tissue and causes shrinkage As with TURP laser surgery requires anesthesia and a hospital stay One advantage of laser surgery over TURP is that laser surgery causes little blood loss Laser surgery also allows for a quicker recovery time But laser surgery may not be effective on larger prostates The long term effectiveness of laser surgery is not known Newer procedures that use laser technology can be performed on an outpatient basis Photoselective vaporization of the prostate PVP PVP uses a high energy laser to destroy prostate tissue and seal the treated area Interstitial laser coagulation Unlike other laser procedures interstitial laser coagulation places the tip of the fiberoptic probe directly into the prostate tissue to destroy it adialisurgery com G HAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 3 Diagnoses Surgical Treatment Transurethral Resection of the Prostate TURP is performed by a urologist under sterile conditions in the operating room with the patient under general or spinal anaesthesia Patients usually stay at least a day in the hospital after this surgery An instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the penis The resectoscope is a narrow flexible tube Resectoscope that contains a camera light valves for controlling irrigating fluid and
17. urination such as a hesitant interrupted weak stream urgency and leaking or dribbling more frequent urination especially at night Sometimes a man may not know he has any obstruction until he suddenly finds himself unable to urinate at all This condition called acute urinary retention may be triggered by taking over the counter cold or allergy medicines Such medicines contain a decongestant drug known as a sympathomimetic A potential side effect of this drug may prevent the bladder opening from relaxing and allowing urine to empty When partial obstruction is present urinary retention also can be brought on by alcohol cold temperatures or a long period of immobility adialisurgery com GHAD ALI Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Multimedia Health Education Unit 2 Overview Symptoms of BPH It is important to tell your doctor about urinary problems such as those described above In eight out of 10 cases these symptoms suggest BPH but they also can signal other more serious conditions that require prompt treatment These conditions including prostate cancer can be ruled out only by a doctor s examination Severe BPH can cause serious problems over time if left untreated Urine retention and strain on the bladder can lead to urinary tract infections bladder or kidney damage bladder stones and incontinence the inability to control urination If the bladder is permanently damaged treatment for BPH may be ineffective Whe
18. xt to the rectum This examination gives the doctor a general idea of the size and condition of the gland Prostate Specific Antigen PSA Blood Test To rule out cancer as a cause of urinary symptoms your doctor may recommend a PSA blood test PSA a protein produced by prostate cells is frequently present at elevated levels in the blood of men who have prostate cancer The U S Food and Drug Administration FDA has approved a PSA test for use in conjunction with a digital rectal examination to help detect prostate cancer in men who are age 50 or older and for monitoring men with prostate cancer after treatment However much remains unknown about the interpretation of PSA levels the test s ability to discriminate cancer from benign prostate conditions and the best course of action following a finding of elevated PSA Rectal Ultrasound and Prostate Biopsy If there is a suspicion of prostate cancer your doctor may recommend a test with rectal ultrasound In this procedure a probe inserted in the rectum directs sound waves at the prostate The echo patterns of the sound waves form an image of the prostate gland ona display screen To determine whether an abnormal looking area is indeed a tumor the doctor can use the probe and the ultrasound images to guide a biopsy needle to the suspected tumor The needle collects a few pieces of prostate tissue for examination with a microscope Urine Flow Study Your doctor may ask you to urinate int
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