Approximately 60% of men over 60 suffer from prostate enlargement or hyperplasia. This condition affects older men’s health and quality of life. It can cause severe urinary discomfort, urinary retention, and even kidney failure if not detected and treated in time.
In Mexico, only an estimated 1 in 5 men with this condition undergo surgery and receive timely treatment. Until now, no technology like the GreenLight laser has been available in southeastern Mexico to perform these procedures safely, efficiently, and with fewer risks.
GreenLight therapy is a minimally invasive procedure. It uses a laser to remove the excess prostate tissue that can cause discomfort and future complications. Instead of conventional open surgery, this technology can now safely treat prostate hyperplasia, eliminating long hours in the operating room and greatly reducing postoperative risks and recovery time.
Dr. Cumming, urologist at Hospiten Cancún and Hospiten Riviera Maya, comments, "We want to not only increase the level of urology services that can be offered to patients with this disease but also reduce the number of patients who migrate to other cities like Mexico City or the United States to be treated. We want Cancun to become a reference point for urological medical excellence for both national and international patients." He also commented, "Modern urology is unthinkable without modern diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. The use of new and innovative surgical equipment positively impacts each patient's health and recovery. It raises the level of the medical sector in this field."
How to know whether you have this disease?
Prostate enlargement causes discomfort during urination, a sense of incomplete bladder emptying, urinary retention, and frequent urination at night, among other symptoms.
For timely detection, it’s best to consult the urologist of your choice, who will perform an ultrasound examination.
For questions or more information, you can make an appointment to talk with Dr. Alejandro Cumming in the Urology Department at Hospiten Cancún and Hospiten Riviera Maya.