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Can't decide b/w holep and turp for 51yr old very healthy male. using tamsulosin only, want to avoid finas/dutas altogether.

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Holep: In good hands is very good. But i would entertain dutasgeride low dose like once a week to minimize side effects. Its hakf life is measured in weeks.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Check out these: Links. As a rule, you can exhaust the efficacy of one or two meds before you resort to surgery.Holep is preferred over TURP because it's less invasive. Best wishes! http://www.mayoclinic.org/holmium-laser-prostate-surgery/ http://www.Mayoclinic.Com/health/turp/my00633.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prostate-gland-enlargement/ds00027/dsecti.

Answered 6/10/2014

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