Prostate Surgery in India

Overview:
The prostate is a compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland of the male reproductive system in most mammals. The prostate is normally known as the “central” part of the male reproduction system because of its location at the center of the genitals area. One of the most common treatments for a variety of prostate problems is prostate surgery. While there are other treatment options available, prostate surgery is often the treatment of choice. There are multiple types of prostate surgery that are available to treat various prostate problems and conditions.

What is Prostate Gland?
Prostate gland is a unique male organ. It’s about the size of a walnut and surrounds the tube called the urethra, located just below the bladder. It is the largest auxiliary gland from the male reproductive organ. Due to the production of testosterone hormone from the testicles after a male enters the pubic period, the prostate gland starts to grow and function.
The functions of prostate gland are as follows -

• Forming the urine prostate region, controlling the urination
• Transporting the content from semen vesicles and product of gland tube to the urine
• Producing prostate fluid

Prostate Conditions:
The most common conditions affecting the prostate are:

• Prostatitis: Prostatitis is an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland that presents as several syndromes with varying clinical features. The term prostatitis is defined as microscopic inflammation of the tissue of the prostate gland, which spans a broad range of clinical conditions. Prostatitis most commonly affects men in their 30′s and 40′s, but can also affect men of an older age. About 40% of men will suffer from some sort of prostatitis at some time in their life. Four types of prostatitis are recognized which are;
• Acute bacterial prostatitis
• Chronic bacterial prostatitis
• Chronic prostatitis/CPPS (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome)
• Inflammatory
• Non-inflammatory
• Asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis
  
  
• Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH): Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) also known as benign prostatic hypertrophy is nonmalignant (noncancerous) enlargement of the prostate gland, a common occurrence in older men. It is common for the prostate gland to become enlarged as a man ages. The older a male gets the more prone he is to BPH. It’s less common in men before the age of 40. However, about 50% of men in their sixties and as much as 90% of men in their eighties and nineties will suffer from BPH symptoms.
  
  
• Prostate Cancer: Prostate cancer is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in men today. Prostate cancer is a malignancy which can be life-threatening, particularly if it spreads beyond the prostate. This type of prostate disease involves a tumor forming somewhere on the prostate gland. Detecting prostate cancer early is very important. It’s a slow-growing type of cancer but can be fatal if not treated.

Symptoms of Various Prostate Conditions:

• Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
• Fever
• Chills
• Malaise
• Arthralgias
• Myalgias
• Perineal prostatic pain
• Dysuria
• Obstructive urinary tract symptoms, including frequency, urgency, dysuria, nocturia, hesitancy, weak stream, and incomplete voiding
• Low back pain
• Low abdominal pain
• Spontaneous urethral discharge
  
  
• Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
• Intermittent dysuria
• Intermittent obstructive urinary tract symptoms
• Recurrent urinary tract infections
• Systemic symptoms typically absent 
  
  
• Chronic Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome
• Pelvic pain or discomfort including perineal, suprapubic, coccygeal, rectal, urethral, and testicular/scrotal pain for more than 3 of the previous 6 months without documented urinary tract infections from uropathogens.
• Obstructive urinary tract symptoms, including frequency, dysuria, and incomplete voiding
• Ejaculatory pain
• Erectile dysfunction
  
  
• Asymptomatic Inflammatory Prostatitis - This diagnosis is defined by its lack of symptoms.
  
  
• Prostate Cancer
• Urinating much more often than normal
• Having a sensation that you need to urinate immediately
• Getting up to urinate multiple times during night
• Difficulty starting the urine stream
• Blood in the urine
• Blood in the semen
• New-onset erectile dysfunction (impotence)
• Bone pain (especially in the lower back, hips, or ribs)
• Loss of bladder control

Prostate Tests and Examinations:
Many tests can be done to determine if someone is suffering from a form of prostate disease:

• DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)
• Urinalysis
• Urine Flow Rate
• PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
• MRI and CT Scan
• Transrectal Ultrasound and Prostate Biopsy
• Abdominal Ultrasound
• Cystoscopy
  
  

Types of Prostate Surgery:
Depending on your diagnosis and the severity of your prostate problem, your doctor will select the most appropriate treatment option. Treatments range from noninvasive procedures performed on an outpatient basis, without hospitalization, to standard surgeries necessitating a hospital stay.

Noninvasive Procedures:
The following procedures can be conducted on an outpatient basis and don't require general anesthesia:

• PVP (photoselective vaporization of the prostate) uses a controlled laser beam to get rid of excess tissue inside the prostate.
• TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate) broadens the urethra through a few small, strategically placed incisions in the prostate.
• TUNA (transurethral needle ablation) incinerates excess prostate tissue using radio waves.
• TUMT (transurethral microwave thermotherapy) conducts microwaves through a catheter to destroy excess prostate tissue.
• TUVP (transurethral electroevaporization of the prostate) uses electrical current to vaporize prostate tissue.

Invasive Surgeries:
The following surgeries typically require general anesthesia and a hospital stay

• TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) accounts for 90 percent of all BPH surgeries. The surgeon inserts a slim instrument equipped with a wire loop at the end, and uses this loop to snip away excess prostate tissue.
• Open prostatectomy is typically employed in extreme cases when a prostate has become grossly enlarged, has damaged the bladder, or when the patient hasn't responded to other procedures. In an open prostatectomy, the surgeon removes the prostate through a small incision made in the lower abdomen.

Types of Prostate Cancer Surgery:
Prostate cancer can be treated in many ways. The choice of treatment depends on the patient's health, age, expected life span, and personal preferences as well as on the stage and grade of cancer and the anticipated effects of treatment. Sometimes a combination of treatments is used. Following are Prostate cancer surgery types;

• Radical Prostatectomy ( Open and Laparoscopy Both )
• Robotic Prostatectomy ( Da Vinci Technology)
• Laser Surgery for Prostate Cancer ( Holmium Laser )
• HIFU ( High Intensity Frequency Ultrasound)
• Green Light Laser (PVP Technology)
• Brachytherapy ( Seed Guided Radiation)

Prostate Surgery Recovery:
Prostate surgery recovery time varies according to the type of procedure performed. After you have had prostate surgery, it cannot be emphasized enough that you should take it easy the first few weeks after you get home. Although you will probably feel much better when you leave the hospital, it will most likely take several months for you to heal completely. Before resuming any normal activities, be sure to talk with your doctor. Many men try to do too much at the beginning of their recovery period and then experience a setback. The prostate surgery recovery will be faster if the patient follows these vital instructions;

• Do not drive or operate machinery
• Do not lift any heavy objects.

• Eat a well-balanced diet to prevent constipation. Ask your doctor if you can take a laxative if constipation occurs
• Try not to strain when moving your bowel
• Drink a lot of water (up to eight cups a day) to help flush out the bladder
• Follow a well-balanced diet to avoid bowel problems. If you become constipated ask your physician if you can take a laxative.

Complications after Prostate Surgery:
Some of the common complications include:

• Difficulty Urinating
• Bleeding
• Incontinence
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Impotence
• Retrograde Ejaculation
• Urethral Stricture
• TURP (TUR) Syndrome
• Change in Penis Size

Here are some tips to lead a Healthy Life and avoid any kind of Prostate disease or conditions;

• Drink lot of water daily.
• Minimize or better avoid alcohol use.
• Walk around for a minute after working continuously for an hour at your desk.
• Make sure you empty your bladder while urinating.
• Make sure you have regular bowel movements.
• In addition, make sure you don't move to any extremes – at work, diet or lifestyle.
• These are steps you can take to prevent prostate diseases.
  
  

Prostate Surgery in India:
India has been recognized as a new global medical destination for various types of Prostate Surgery. Thousands of foreign patients from all across the world come to India for medical treatments and surgeries of high quality delivered as practiced in the developed nations like the US, UK and that too within their budget costs. The Indian surgeons performing different types of Prostate Surgery in India are highly qualified, skilled with many years of experience and are affiliated with many renowned medical organizations.

The Hospitals in India are well equipped with the most advanced medical treatment and methodologies. They have the most extensive diagnostic and imaging facilities including Asia’s most advanced MRI and CT technology. These are available in the following cities at reasonable costs in the following cities:

Mumbai	Hyderabad	Kerala
Delhi	Pune	Goa
Bangalore	Nagpur	Jaipur
Chennai	Gurgaon	Chandigarh

Cost of Prostate Surgery in India:
India offers incredible cost saving in various procedures for Prostate Surgery, which goes to around 30% less than prevailing USA or UK rates. Even with travel expenses taken into account, the comprehensive medical tourism packages still provide a savings measured in the thousands of dollars for major procedures. A cost comparison of various medical treatments can give you the exact idea about the difference:

Medical Treatment	Procedure Cost (US$)
	United States	India
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)	15,000	3,000
Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)	22,000	3,200
Robotic Prostatectomy	32,000	4,500
Radical Prostatectomy	24,000	3,600

Top Urology Surgeons in our Panel:
To be qualified as a good urology surgeon in India, a surgeon is required to have the following qualifications:

• MS in General Surgery
• MCH in Urology Surgery
• DNB/FRCS/MRCS from International Colleges and Hospitals
• International Fellowship and Training Programs
• Publications and Paper Presentations in Reputed Scientific and Medical Journals
• Wide Clinical Experience

All of our associate doctors / surgeons have trained or worked in some of the best medical institutions in United States, United Kingdom, Europe and other countries across the globe.

Our Panel of Top Urology Surgery Hospitals in India:

• Urology Hospitals in India offers comprehensive range of urology surgery and care providing outpatient clinic consultation, evaluation and diagnostics.
• The Urology department at various hospitals in India are dedicated in providing state of the art medical and surgical care with state of the art facilities in radiology (x-rays, ultrasound and scans), laboratory, surgery room and nursing care. Almost all evaluation processes are performed on a 'one-day' and 'one-stop' basis to cater to the busy international clients.
• India has state of the art Urology Hospitals and the best qualified doctors. With the best infrastructure, the best possible Medical facilities, accompanied with the most competitive prices, you can get the treatment done in India at the lowest charges.
• Many Urology Hospitals in India are honored of being amongst the top Urology Surgery centers in the world. Their main goal has always been to evaluate and treat patients by the most effective methods and prescribe what is best for specific patients.
• The top Urology hospitals in India have formed professional and specialized team that work together to treat their international patients providing the best they deserve. The team includes;
• Doctors
• Urologists
• Urology Surgeons
• Technical Experts
• Medical Experts
• Health Officials
• Medical Professors
• Medical Students

Plan your Prostate Surgery in India with Tour2india4health Consultants:
Tour2India4Health Group in India is one of the largest providers of professional healthcare tourism in India. With a large number of world-renowned medical facilities, we have the resources to offer you the finest medical treatment in India, and help you in your speedy recovery. We are experts in providing the ultimate in medical tourism packages.

The surgery package prices are special tailor made for our patients keeping in mind their requirement that includes everything related to the surgery & health care, such as:

• transport of the medical tourist to and from airport
• the fee of the surgeon, doctors and their team
• the cost of the hospitals or clinic
• medicines
• patient's family stay in the medical facility
• nursing care
• food and diet provided to the patient etc

Other miscellaneous facilities included as per the needs and want of the patient are as follows;

• hotel stay
• language translator
• international calling card
• foreign exchange facility
• tour of the city where you had your surgery or treatment etc