BPH Treatment in Tampa, FL
What is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects over 42 million men in the US1 and over 660 million aging men worldwide.2.3 Over 40% of men in their 50s and over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH.2 While BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can greatly affect a man’s quality of life.
As the prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome urinary symptoms. If left untreated, BPH can lead to permanent bladder damage.4
Symptoms include:5,6
- Frequent need to urinate both day and night
- Weak or slow urinary stream
- A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder
- Difficulty or delay in starting urination
- Urgent feeling of needing to urinate
- A urinary stream that stops and starts
Symptoms of BPH can cause loss of productivity, depression, and decreased quality of life.7
If you suffer from the above symptoms, you are not alone. BPH is the leading reason men visit a urologist.8
You can measure the severity of your BPH symptoms by taking the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire. Sharing this information with your physician will help them understand the severity of your symptoms.
Even watchful waiting has its risks. Bladder outlet obstruction could result in irreversible bladder damage if left untreated4
References
- NeoTract US Market Model estimates for 2020, data on file.
- Berry, et al., Journal of Urology 1984
- US Census Bureau international database worldwide population estimates for 2020
- Tubaro, Drugs Aging 2003
- Rosenberg, Int J Clin Pract 2007
- Vuichoud, Can J Urol 2015
- Speakman, BJUI International 2014
- IMS Health NDTI Urology Specialty Profile Report 2013
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Treatment Options for BPH
Dr. Baker offers a range of advanced treatment options for BPH, tailored to each patient’s prostate anatomy and gland size. After evaluation, he recommends the most effective and least invasive option for optimal outcomes.
Best for: Prostates under 70 grams
A minimally invasive procedure that lifts and holds enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, relieving pressure on the urethra without cutting or removing tissue.
Best for: Prostates under 100 grams
A traditional and well-established surgical method using electric current to remove excess prostate tissue and improve urine flow.
Best for: Prostates between 70–150 grams
A unique, image-guided therapy that uses waterjet technology to precisely remove prostate tissue, combining minimal invasiveness with thorough results.
Best for: Prostates over 100 grams
A state-of-the-art robotic procedure using a single incision through the bladder to remove obstructive prostate tissue. This method is ideal for significantly enlarged glands and allows for faster recovery and less pain.
