Holmium Laser Treatment (HOLEP) for Enlarged Prostate in Ahmedabad, India

Online, May 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - For the first time in Gujarat, as Holmium laser treatment - the most advanced technology is available in the city of Ahmedabad, solutions to prostate ailments and urinary stones are now possible without having to go far.

Prostate related problems are one of the most common problems prevelent in men. Although signs and symptoms can vary, some of the common symptoms include difficulty with starting to urinate or maintain a constant flow of urine, an urge to urinate frequently -even at night, not being able to empty the bladder completely, urine infections, blood in urine and others. Most patients choose to ignore these symptoms - considering it to be a part of the ageing process.

EARLY DETECTION IS THE ULTIMATE SOLUTION

Very few people are aware of the fact that with the help of apt utilization of technology-which fortunately is now within reach -prostrate problems can be averted. At present, prostate surgery is done by traditional methods in Ahmedabad, and elsewhere in Gujarat. This entails and necessitates greater time for hospitilaxation.The blodd loss during operation leads to blood transfusion. Besides, some men especially cardiac patients develop other complications.

But the holmium laser surgery of prostate(HoLEP) with the world's highest power Holmium Laser machine does away with all these worries and hassles. Dr Bhupendra Panchal has recently returned to India after 2 years practice at Cambridge(UK) as Consultant Urologist, where this treatment was regularly offered. Now with his expertise, this cost effective treatment is available in Ahmedabad.

In the Holmium laser procedure, a purpose built endoscope is passed through urethra and high power Holmium Laser beams separate the central part of prostate from its capsuule and seals the blood vessels. The separated prostate is cut by a special machine into smaller pieces and sucked out of the body for biopsy to detect prostate cancer. Dr Panchal says, "Our centre has the highest power Holmium Laser machine - a technology which is rare even in countries like the USA and the UK. What makes this treatment unique is the fact that you generally require only 24 hours hospitalizaton". Hardly one percent of patients need blood transfusion. Tha catheter is left in for only one day and on the second day, patient is discharged from hospital. Pain or inflamation is also minimal. And since entire part of grown prostate is removed ,there is minimal chance of prostate enlargement again in few years - this is the biggest advantage of the use of the Holmium technology in this case. It is ideal for cardiac and high risk patients.

This technique was developed in New Zealand and is now fast becoming the Gold standard in Prostate management all over the world. It is important to note that more than the technology, it is the efficiency of the surgeon that matters at the end of the day. If the operation is not done on time, a patient may loose control over urination. Chances of infection increase. The pressure exerted on kidneys can cause an irrepairable and irreversible damage to kidneys too,Dr Bhupendra panchal warns.

Normally, the enlargement of prostate begins at the age of 40, and the problems begin after 50. And,in sixties and seventies, complications become severe. So people falling in the elderly age group must get regular and timely checkup to avoid future complications. And occasionally there could be beginning of cancer. Prevention is better than cure and early detection is the key. And for Ahmedabad with Panchal Urology Centre up for service - keeping healthy is all so easy. Visit www.panchalurologycentre.com for further details.