Indications
Testing
You made need the following tests prior to PVP:
- Cystoscopy
- Uroflow
- Prostate Ultrasound
- Urodynamics (Less common)
- Urinalysis
Procedure
The surgeon makes an incision in your lower abdomen to reach the prostate and remove tissue. Open prostatectomy is generally done if you have a very large prostate, bladder damage or other complicating factors.