Office-based minimally invasive treatments use heat to treat the prostate
There are different types of office-based minimally invasive treatments (MITs) but
all types of MIT use a heat technology (such as microwave or radio frequency) to
treat the bothersome urinary symptoms of enlarged prostate (BPH).
The heat source is pinpointed onto the extra, unwanted tissue in the
prostate and eradicates the tissue.
MITs’ use of heat is the biggest difference from surgery, which uses either
a laser or metal instrument to cut away tissue. Surgery—especially traditional
surgery—has a longer healing process and requires hospitalization because
prostate tissue is cut or “invaded” during surgery. MITs are performed
in a doctor’s office. MITs are designed not to cause cuts or scars in tissue
and are therefore called “minimally invasive.”
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation. You should talk with a urologist regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition.
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