A novel cooled laser focal therapy device demonstrates 84% treatment success for localized prostate cancer at 3 months, with only 12% reporting erectile dysfunction and minimal impact on urinary ...

Because treatment of the whole prostate can lead to long-term side effects in patients with prostate cancer, interest in minimally invasive, focal treatment options has been growing for certain ...

Because treatment of the whole prostate can lead to long-term side effects in patients with prostate cancer, interest in minimally invasive, focal treatment options has been growing for certain ...

These can all be symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. While BPH is common as ...

I Have My Life Back” For Mr. Hans W., living with BPH had gradually become more than just a medical condition, it was ...

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar ...

Laser therapy is equally as safe and effective as transurethral reception of the prostate (TURP) for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. John Schieszer has the story in today’s Medical Minute.

In a trial, the ProFocal device for intermediate-risk prostate tumor ablation had an 84% treatment success rate with low morbidity. Cooled laser focal therapy ablation using a novel device (ProFocal®; ...

More than half of men over the age of 50 show some signs of an enlarged prostate, which causes difficulty in urinating and in the frequency of urination. In men in their 70s and 80s, the number jumps ...

Prostate enlargement is a common age-related condition affecting millions of men. Learn about its symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment options and when it's time to consult a doctor.

The prostate is a small gland located below the bladder that plays an important role in male reproductive health by producing fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Although relatively small, ...