The prostate gland is located underneath the bladder and is about the size of a chestnut.
In this cut section, you can see that part of the urethra is encased within the prostate gland. As a man ages, the prostate typically enlarges in size in a process called benign hypertrophy, which means that the gland got larger without becoming cancerous.
The enlarged prostate crowds its anatomical neighbors, particularly the urethra, causing it to narrow. The narrowed urethra results in several of the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy, or BPH. Symptoms may include a slowed or delayed start in urination, the need to urinate frequently during the night, difficulty in emptying the bladder, a strong, sudden urge to urinate, and incontinence. Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms of the disease, or their symptoms are minor and do not restrict their life style.
BPH is a normal physiological process of aging and treatment options are available. The choice of the appropriate treatment is based on the severity of the symptoms, the extent to which they affect lifestyle, and the presence of other medical conditions. Men with BPH should consult with their physician yearly to monitor the progression of the symptoms and decide the best course of treatment as needed.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 09/19/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Chief of Urology, Cambridge Health Alliance, Visiting Assistant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School.
It is endoscopic surgery of the prostate gland - Transurethral resection of prostate carried out for enlarged prostate gland
In men, an enlarged prostate gland can obstruct the bladder, causing overflow incontinence.
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Open prostatectomy is a procedure for removal of an enlarged prostate gland
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Worldwide studies have shown that about 12% of men in Western countries get prostate cancer, while 50% have enlarged prostates.
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An enlarged prostate means that the prostate gland has increased in size and has therefore caused the urethra, a tube running from the bladder through the prostate, to become narrower, which makes it more difficult to urinate.
Transurethral Prostatectomy, also known as a TURP, is the removal of excess tissue from an enlarged prostate gland with the use of a resectoscope. A resectoscope is a specialized endoscopic instruement that resembles a systoscope.
A prominent prostate is a prostate gland that is enlarged. It is a fairly common issue for men who are age 50 or older. Since it could be a sign of prostate cancer, it should be checked by a doctor.
Prostatomegaly refers to the enlargement of the prostate gland for any reason. A mild prostatomegaly means that the prostate gland is not enlarged very much. An examination of the prostate should be completed to ensure the enlargement is not a sign of something more severe.
urethrostenosisThe urethra is the tube from the bladder that empties urine through the penis. The urethra goes through the prostate gland. When a prostate gland becomes enlarged, it presses on the urethra and narrows the opening, thus causes urination problems.