Should I go for prolieve procedure for enlarged prostrate?
Patient: I have an enlarged prostate and the Dr. wants to do a procedure called Prolieve, I have concerns about this procedure, am not really having any uncomfortable symptoms, but after a cystoscopy the Dr recommended I have this procedure.  Some people are saying I should get a second opinion and that I should not have this done. Could have more serious problems after. Doctor: Hi,Thanks for writing in.The Prolieve is a medical device that both heats the prostate and dilates the prostatic urethra and treats prostate enlargement.During the procedure, the physician will insert a catheter into your urethra.When microwave energy is turned on, it will be transmitted from a special antenna inside the catheter to provide heat to your prostate.The heat will reduce the enlarged tissue of your prostate.A small balloon that is also part of the catheter will inflate within the section of the urethra close to where the prostate is located.During the entire 45-minute procedure, water will be circulating inside the catheter through your urethra.This is a new technology and you must discuss with your doctor before getting treated.