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Treatment Options for Men after Prostate Microwave Therapy if Microwave Treatment Did Not Improve Urinary Symptoms Caused by Enlarged Prostate<\/h1>\n

by Alex Shteynshlyuger MD<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"\"What Treatment Options are Available if Prostate Microwave Therapy Did Not Work?<\/h2>\n

Prostate microwave therapy (TUMT)<\/strong><\/a> or cooled thermotherapy that is also known does not help a significant number of men. In addition, it tends to stop working<\/strong> within a few years of treatment.<\/p>\n

For men who have failed treatment with prostate microwave therapy, a number of newer more effective treatment options<\/a><\/strong> are available. Depending on the prostate size and the severity of prostate symptoms<\/a><\/strong>, men who had previously been treated with microwave therapy may be good candidates for UroLift procedure<\/a><\/strong>, bipolar TURP<\/a><\/strong>, or holmium enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Is There an Increased Risk of Complications if One has Additional Treatment after Microwave Therapy?<\/h2>\n

Prior treatment with the microwave therapy typically does not<\/strong> increase the risk of complications when another procedure such as Rezum therapy, UroLift procedure, bipolar TURP, or holmium laser enucleation of the prostate is performed.<\/p>\n

How Successful are Minimally Invasive Treatments such as Urolift for BPH and Rezum after Microwave Therapy?<\/h2>\n

Depending on the size of the prostate and the severity of symptoms as well as several other factors, the UroLift procedure for BPH,<\/a> iTind treatment<\/a>, <\/strong>and Rezum procedure<\/a><\/strong> may be effective in as many as 80 to 90% of men who have previously failed microwave treatment<\/strong> for enlarged prostate (TUMT) with cooled thermotherapy.<\/p>\n

How Successful are Surgical  Treatments such as Prostate Enucleation and Greenlight Laser after Microwave Therapy?<\/h2>\n

Surgical procedures such as prostate enucleation with laser<\/strong><\/a> and Greenlight laser<\/strong><\/a> are very effective options for treating symptoms of enlarged prostate after microwave therapy failed. The great majority of men will experience significant urinary flow improvement<\/strong>, less frequent urination, and less urinary urgency after prostate enucleation or bipolar TURP.<\/p>\n

Preferred Treatment Approach for Men Who Fail Microwave Therapy Treatment: New York Urology Specialists Experience<\/h2>\n

Men who have failed treatment with microwave therapy need to be evaluated to determine the cause of failure<\/strong>.  Tests such as uroflowmetry, urodynamics, and cystoscopy may need to be performed. Post-void residual and prostate size may need to be measured. Typical causes of microwave therapy failure (TUMT) may be a large size prostate or an underlying bladder problem.<\/p>\n

Appropriate treatment of the problem may include medications or surgical procedures such as the Rezum procedure or HOLEP.<\/p>\n

Did you know?<\/strong><\/span> Dr. Shteynshlyuger<\/a><\/strong> has performed over 1,000 surgeries and procedures for enlarged prostate,<\/strong> including Rezum, Urolift, prostate enucleation, laser ablation of the prostate, and TURP.  He performs over 100 prostate procedures a year.<\/p>\n

Cost of Enlarged Prostate Treatment without Insurance<\/h2>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men<\/strong><\/a>. Our prices are low<\/strong> for patients without insurance<\/strong> and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs. <\/p>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer a flat-fee ‘all-cost-included’ Rezum procedure<\/strong>.  The procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia. Men from other states can save thousands of dollars over local hospital fees by coming to New York Urology Specialists for treatment.  Please contact us for current prices and discounts for patients without insurance or with high insurance deductibles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer a flat-fee ‘all-cost-included’ Urolift procedure<\/strong>.  The procedure is performed in our office under local anesthesia. Men from other states can save thousands of dollars over local hospital fees by coming to New York Urology Specialists for treatment. <\/p>\n

Cost of Treatment and Insurance<\/h2>\n

\"InexpensiveAt New York Urology Specialists, we offer affordable treatment for men<\/strong><\/a>. Our prices are low<\/strong> for patients without insurance<\/strong><\/span> and for those who have high insurance copays, high deductibles, or insurance plans that do not cover treatment costs. <\/p>\n

We accept many health insurance plans.<\/strong>  We would be happy to verify your eligibility and benefits<\/strong> and to provide you with detailed information on your health plan’s coverage.  Financing options<\/a> <\/strong>and credit options are available to help you pay for medical care.<\/p>\n

Where to Get Prostate Treatment in NYC?<\/h2>\n

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer specialized treatment for enlarged prostate<\/strong> for men.  Same-day virtual video appointments<\/strong> and in-person<\/strong> appointments are available.<\/p>\n

Call\/text today: 1-646-663-4044<\/a><\/span> <\/span><\/strong>or <\/span>make an appointment<\/span><\/a> online.  <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

We perform a cystoscopy, urodynamic testing, prostate and bladder ultrasound in our office.  We offer Urolift procedure<\/a><\/strong>, Rezum water-vapor procedure<\/a><\/strong> in our office, and laser enucleation of the prostate in a hospital setting.  We treat urinary<\/strong> and erection problems<\/a><\/strong>. We offer confidential<\/strong> appointments.<\/p>\n

Our appointment costs<\/a> are affordable with or without insurance<\/strong>.  We offer free insurance verification<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Read Real Stories of Men who Underwent Treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH) at New York Urology Specialists<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n

We offer treatment for prostate problems,<\/strong> including slow urine stream, frequent urination at night, difficulty emptying the bladder, and other problems to patients within driving distance to our offices as well as from other states and countries.  Our patients come from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and over 70 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n