Laser Prostatectomy for BPH On the Rise From 2001-2009, the procedure replaced nearly 50% of transurethral resections of the prostate. Laser prostatectomy use has increased substantially as a ...

BPH is the fifth most prevalent non-cancer disorder among men 50 years and older (Rev Urol. 2006;8 [Suppl 3]:S9-S15). Office visits for BPH increased from 10,116 per 100,000 patients in 1994 to 14,473 ...

As medical technology continues to evolve, patients today have access to treatment options that are less invasive, offer quicker recovery, and better support long-term quality of life. These ...

Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...