What is Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)?

What is Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)? Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is an enlargement of the prostate. BPH is a non-cancerous condition in which prostate cells grow it to squeeze the urethra. This may result in difficult, urgent, and / or frequent urination. This condition is common and has been estimated to affect 50% of men over the age of sixty (60). Procedure offered at Cottage Hospital to treat condition: Cooled Thermo-Therapy What is Cooled Thermo-Therapy? Cooled Thermo-Therapy, also known as transurethral microwave thermotherapy, is a nonsurgical procedure that delivers energy to destroy enlarged prostate tissue while a cooling mechanism protects the surrounding healthy tissues. The cooling process reduces the need for anesthesia and enables a more rapid recovery in addition to offering a longer lasting result. This is a same day procedure that is performed by our Urologist, Dr. Richard Caesar. Call 603.747.9205 with questions.