Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
What is a robotic simple prostatectomy for a very large prostate?
What is the short answer?
For very large prostates, this surgery removes the inner tissue that blocks urine flow, while the outer prostate stays in place.
It's done with robotic tools through small incisions.
Should you book a visit?
If your prostate has been called very large, schedule a visit to see if this fits.
What else should I know?
Results are long-lasting, and it can also treat bladder stones or pouches at the same time.
Most men stay a night and go home with a catheter for about a week.
Asking about Rezum?
Rezum is not a treatment we provide. Enlarged-prostate options our urologists offer include HoLEP, Aquablation, UroLift, TURP and prostate artery embolization.
What happens at a visit?
In Rockdale County, your visits with us take place at our Conyers Clinic (1366 Wellbrook Circle Suite B, Conyers, GA 30012), and we’re glad to help you book.
How do our urologists approach this?
For a very large prostate, our urologists compare robotic simple prostatectomy with Aquablation and HoLEP. We look at your prostate size and how well your bladder works, and at whether bladder stones or pouches need treatment too. Then we explain which approach fits you and why.
What happens at a visit?
Your evaluation in Conyers includes a review of imaging, flow and bladder scan results, and your medicines. If surgery is planned, we’ll go through the hospital stay, how long a catheter stays in and what recovery is like.
How should I prepare?
Gather your prostate imaging, flow test and bladder scan results, and a full list of your medicines and supplements. Write down how often you get up at night and how your stream feels, and tell us about any past bladder stones or urinary infections.
When should I call?
Please call if your stream drops off sharply or a fever develops. If you can’t pass any urine, head to the ER.
What do patients often ask?
These are the questions we hear most, each with a short answer.
Does it remove the whole prostate?
No. The surgery takes out the inner tissue causing the blockage, and the outer part of the prostate stays.
Is there a video on this?
Dr. Vahan Kassabian discusses enlarged prostate in this Advanced Urology video.
- Watch: Dr. Kassabian Discusses BPH What the video covers: Dr. Vahan Kassabian covers the symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Where can I learn more?
For general information. It can’t replace an exam. More Rockdale articles