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Prostate Health

The Prostate

The prostate is a gland located next to the bladder. It's function is to produce the fluid that lubricates semen. It is involved in urinary and sexual function.

 

Conditions related to the prostate:​​​

  • Prostatitis - this is inflammation of the prostate due to infection. Prostatitis can lead to worsening urinary symptoms, pain and blood in the semen.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

  • BPH - this is enlargement of the prostate that leads to uirnary symptoms in men such as difficulty passing urine, poor flow and going frequently to pass urine durin the day or night
     

    • Treatments offered by Mr. Cleaveland:

      • Bipolar transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)

      • Rezum water vaporisation of the prostate

      • Robotic simple prostatectomy - removal of the inner part of the prostate with minimally invasive robotic surgery

Prostate Cancer

  • This is the most common cancer in men affecting 1:8 men. When diagnosed early it is effectively treated. It often doesn't cause symptoms but can be associated with urinary symptoms.

    • Tests and diagnosis

      • PSA blood test (prostate specific antigen)

      • MRI scan on the prostate

      • Prostate biopsies - fusion guided
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    • Treatments offered by Mr. Cleaveland:

      • Robotic Surgery: state-of-the-art robot assisted surgery with the Da Vinci Xi robot, providing patients with minimally invasive treatment options and faster recovery times.

        • Robotic prostatectomy - the removal of the prostate to treat cancer.

        • Retzius-sparring prostatectomy - removal of the prostate to treat cancer preserving vital structures leading to improved functional recovery.

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