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SUMMARY:Diagnostic Dilemma in a Non Alcoholic Woman with Ascitis
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/diagnostic-dilemma-in-a-non-alcoholic-woman-with-ascitis/
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SUMMARY:When defence turns deadly : A case of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/when-defence-turns-deadly-a-case-of-toxic-epidermal-necrolysis/
LOCATION:MRDF Zoom Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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CREATED:20251107T191336Z
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SUMMARY:Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/pathway-for-treatment-of-heart-failure/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20260116T110252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T110502Z
UID:5525-1762718400-1762722000@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Decision Pathway for Treatment of Heart Failure
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/decision-pathway-for-treatment-of-heart-failure/
LOCATION:MRDF Zoom Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20260116T112542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T113147Z
UID:5540-1738490400-1738497600@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Handling Exams - A Skill and An Art
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/handling-exams-a-skill-and-an-art/
LOCATION:MRDF Zoom Online
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241216T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20260116T112156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T112344Z
UID:5535-1734373800-1734377400@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Board Meeting for the Directors of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/board-meeting-for-the-directors-of-madras-red-fort-doctors-foundation/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20241026T195920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241026T195920Z
UID:4970-1732129200-1732132800@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Introduction to the MRCS Part B
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/introduction-to-the-mrcs-part-b/
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241109T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20241012T160730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111706Z
UID:4936-1731182400-1731186000@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Monkey Pox - Should We Worry?
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/monkey-pox-should-we-worry/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241012T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20241012T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240920T201710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111548Z
UID:4907-1728763200-1728766800@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Mosquito Borne Diseases in India - Symptoms\, Treatment & Prevention
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/4907/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240922T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240922T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240815T084300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T111325Z
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SUMMARY:AGM of Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation.
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/agm-of-madras-red-fort-doctors-foundation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240630T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240604T153637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T053706Z
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SUMMARY:A Tribute to Professor M M Cooper
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/tribute-to-professor-m-m-cooper/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240428T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240331T090322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T053018Z
UID:4501-1714334400-1714338000@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:About Can-Stop
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/4501/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240218T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240218T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240203T164835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T053127Z
UID:4199-1708288200-1708291800@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Combating Antimicrobial Resistance- Way ahead - Talk by Dr. Senthur Nambi\, MD.\, FNB.\,
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/antibiotics-infection-control/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240128T120000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20240128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20240126T164719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130356Z
UID:4100-1706443200-1706446800@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Planning Student Activity
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/planning-student-activity/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231105T203000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20231105T210000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20231023T165036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T130134Z
UID:5346-1699216200-1699218000@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:What is special about Microvascular Surgery
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/what-is-special-about-microvascular-surgery/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231022T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20231022T044803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T044803Z
UID:5345-1697972400-1697976000@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:MRFDF Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/mrfdf-directors-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230923T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20230821T051225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T125843Z
UID:5344-1695490200-1695499200@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation - AGM
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/madras-red-fort-doctors-foundation-agm/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230507T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230507T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T121141Z
UID:5343-1683489600-1683493200@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Bala Mandir Kamaraj Trust - Presentation
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/bala-mandir-kamaraj-trust-a-presentation/
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230423T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20230423T213000
DTSTAMP:20260506T081201
CREATED:20230415T052352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T113938Z
UID:5342-1682280000-1682285400@madrasredfort.com
SUMMARY:Inauguration of Student Cell at Madras Red Fort Doctors Foundation
DESCRIPTION:As men grow old the size of the prostate gland increases causing all kinds of problem. Increasing size of the prostate is called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia often termed “BPH”. It is a progressive condition which affects all males over the age of 50. D  epending on its size the symptoms can vary from passing urine frequently to causing complete obstruction to flow of urine. The prostate gland lies just below the bladder surrounding the tube (urethra) that transports urine out through the penis. The gland found in males is relatively small in boys. It starts to grow after puberty and in normal adults is the size of a walnut. The gland produces a fluid that mixes with the sperm that is discharged during intercourse. In women two rudimentary structures called Skene’s (or paraurethral) glands represent the prostate. Unlike in males they rarely cause a problem. Occasionally they can cause discomfort from inflammation.   Symptoms of BPH •Difficulty in starting to pass urine•Straining to pass urine•Taking a longer time to pass urine•Urgency to pass urine and difficulty to control•Passing only small amounts of urine•Frequently passing urine•Getting up in the night to pass urine If you have any of these symptoms you should see a doctor (Urologist). He will not only check you out for an enlarged prostate but also rule out cancer prostate or infection causing the symptoms. Diagnosing BPHThe Urologist will normally use a scoring system from the symptoms (international Prostate Symptom Score) to decide on the type of treatment that you will need. He will also do a rectal examination to check the size of the prostate.Others Tests may include:•Urine examination to check for infection that can cause the symptoms•Blood tests to check for kidney function and Prostate Specific Antigen (Increased PSA level may suggest cancer prostate)•Ultrasound of the bladder and Prostate – first with a full bladder and then after emptying the bladder. If the bladder does not empty properly it may mean that the prostate is causing some obstruction.•Trans-rectal Ultrasound to measure the size of the prostate accurately. Treatment of BPHThe treatment will depend on the severity of symptoms. Minor to moderate symptoms can be managed by medication and life style changes. If symptoms are more pronounced some form of surgical intervention will be required. Lifestyle changes: •Regular exercise like walking tends to improve symptoms•If you are woken up at night regularly to pass urine\, avoid drinking liquids before going to bed •Stop or reduce drinking Coffee and Alcohol. They tend to irritate the bladder. Medication for BPH1.Medication to reduce the size of the prostate: Finasteride or dutasteride. (it may take a few months to act). 2.Drugs acting to relax the bladder: Alpha blockers like Tamsulosin and alfuzosin or 5α1-reductase inhibitor. Usually when when 1 & 2 are combined\, makes passing urine easier.Any of the drugs can produce side effects. Some worse than others. Side effects include headache\, dizziness\, loss of libido and impotence. Discuss the medication with your doctor before starting them. Medications do not completely stop the progress of BPH. They help when symptoms are minor or moderate. Ultimately some form of surgery may be required when symptoms get worse. Surgical treatment:Surgery is normally recommended when patients do not respond to medical therapy. 1. Open Prostatectomy 2.Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP)3.Transurethral incision of bladder neck4.Laser Surgery5.Robotic Prostatectomy  All surgical procedures are done either under a general anaesthetic or under epidural anaesthesia. Open Prostatectomy: Previously symptoms caused by prostatic enlargement were all dealt with by open prostatectomy ie removing the prostate by cutting open the abdomen. This is rarely done now unless the prostate is very large.Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP): An instrument (resectoscope) is introduced in to the urethra through the opening in the penis. The enlarged prostate protruding in to the urethra is then scraped away by a looped electrical wire thus relieving the obstruction. A catheter is left in place for 48 hours to help heal the area resected.Transurethral incision of Bladder Neck: Similar to TURP but instead of scrapping the prostate a cut is made at the neck of the bladder above the point where the tubes from the prostate enter the urethra. This is done when urinary flow is obstructed with minimal enlargement of the prostate.   Laser therapy: This new procedure is similar to TURP. Here instead of using an electrical wire to scrap the prostatic tissue a “Green light Laser” is used to vaporize the tissue. It is less painful than TURP. A catheter is used for under 12 hours and the operation can be done as a day procedure. Robotic Prostatectomy: Robotic prostatectomy is popular in the USA where the minimally invasive procedure is done with robotic assistance. The rest of the world is catching up with it. Robotic surgery is useful when resecting prostate affected by cancer\, as removing all the cancerous tissue is more efficient here.Side effects from surgery; All surgical procedures carry some side effects. Some more pronounced than others. Blood loss following the procedure can be considerable with open prostatectomy. Laser surgery has the least amount of loss.Following any of the procedures (except open prostatectomy) repeat surgery may be necessary as the prostate can regrow and obstruct urinary flow again.Risk of incontinence and impotence. Retrograde ejaculation (semen does not come out) is common after prostate surgery and sterility is common after any procedure.Laser surgery has the least risk for complications. The risks of incontinence and impotence are very low\, and the risk of retrograde ejaculation is less than that in TURP.
URL:https://madrasredfort.com/event/zoom-online-meeting/
LOCATION:MRFDF Online Talks on Zoom\, India
ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. K Badrinath":MAILTO:madrasredfort@gmail.com
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