- 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: How does TUNA/Prostiva work, and how is it different from other treatments?
A. Clinical studies have demonstrated that treatment with RF therapy for symptomatic BPH offers:
- A procedure that takes less than 30 minutes (with some additional preparation and recovery time required)
- Can be performed right in your doctor's office
- Generally conducted with local anesthesia only
- Allows you to return to many of your normal activities within 24 to 48 hours
- Few side effects and adverse events when compared to traditional surgical treatment
- Few reports of incontinence
- Few reports of impotence
- Catheterization for 0-2 days
- Improvement within two to six weeks (However, results may vary depending on the severity, duration, and size of the prostate treated.)
- Proven 5-year durability