Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Treatment in Florida

The treatment options described on these pages are available in Florida. Specialists from Urology have extensive experience in minimally invasive, outpatient procedures for BPH, including indigo laser therapy and microwave thermal therapy (TUMT).

When surgical procedures are necessary, Jacksonville urologists may use high-energy Holmium laser ablation to vaporize prostate tissue or do a traditional transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). The high-energy laser procedure provides immediate symptom relief. It does not penetrate deeply and therefore allows the urologist to carefully vaporize overgrown tissue. This procedure is done under regional or general anesthesia and is best for small- to medium-sized prostates. Patients generally go home the same day.

TURP has been the gold standard for surgical treatment of BPH for many years. It remains a very effective treatment for patients who retain urine and have moderate to severe symptoms. Like Holmium laser therapy, 85 to 90 percent of patients experience immediate symptom relief. Patients are generally hospitalized for one to two days. Urologists at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville are exploring new techniques to evaporate or shrink tissue in conjunction with TURP.

Treatment of BPH at Mayo Clinic is tailored for each patient. Minimally invasive therapy is usually best suited for patients with mild to moderate symptoms who are willing to accept that symptoms may take some time to improve. Studies such as bladder ultrasound, urine flow and cystoscopy are used to evaluate patients and help determine which treatment is best.

Appointments

For appointments or more information, call the Central Appointment Office at (904) 953-0853 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday, or complete an online appointment request form.