- What is BPH or enlarged prostate?
- Does every man eventually have an enlarged prostate as they age?
- What options does a man have to relieve the symptoms of BPH?
- What is Prostiva RF Therapy?
- How does TUNA/Prostiva work, and how is it different from other treatments?
- What is it like to undergo the TUNA/Prostiva treatment?
- What results can I expect and when
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Q: What is it like to undergo the TUNA/Prostiva treatment?
A. When you arrive, your physician will review the procedure with you. You may be given an oral sedative to help you relax. You will have a numbing jelly placed into your urethra to anesthetize it. Additional anesthesia such as a prostate block may be administered if your physician thinks it is necessary. In some cases, spinal or general anesthesia is used, but only when necessary. After the anesthesia has taken effect, your physician will begin the procedure.
During the procedure you will lie back, sedated and comfortable. You will usually be able to listen to music of your choice on a headset, if you choose to bring one with you. Your physician will pass the instrument through the urethra directly into the prostate. Two small probes deliver the RF energy to destroy the obstructive prostate tissue. The physician will likely treat four to eight sites within your prostate.
After one site is treated, your physician will move the instrument and probes to the next site and repeat the treatment until he determines he has treated enough sites to relieve your symptoms.
After the procedure is complete, you will be catheterized and a leg bag will be placed. You will then go home for the weekend.
There is minimal discomfort post-PROSTIVA RF Therapy. This can be relieved with over-the-counter pain medicines as needed. You should relax and take it easy when you get home.
You will be instructed on catheter removal, and will be told when to remove your catheter and when to return to the office.