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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

It’s a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs in men as they get older. The prostate sits just below the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). When the prostate enlarges, it can press on the urethra and affect urination.

Common Symptoms of BPH

  • Frequent need to urinate, especially at night

  • Weak urine stream

  • Difficulty starting urination

  • Dribbling at the end of urination

  • Feeling that the bladder isn’t completely empty

  • Urgency to urinate

Important Points

  • BPH stands for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
  • “Benign” means not cancer
  • BPH does not turn into prostate cancer, though both can occur at the same time
  • It’s very common: most men over 50 have some degree of BPH

Treatment Options

Treatment depends on symptom severity and may include:

  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medications (to relax or shrink the prostate)
  • Minimally invasive procedures
  • Surgery (for severe cases)

BPH PROCEDURES

AQUABLATION THERAPY

Aquablation therapy is a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra.
Aquablation therapy is performed in a hospital and is done under general anesthesia. The procedure typically takes one to two hours . In most cases it involves an overnight stay at the hospital.

REZUM PROCEDURE

Rezum Water Vapor Therapy is designed to treat enlarged prostate tissue that causes lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with BPH. The procedure uses sterile water vapor (steam) delivered in precise 9-second pulses into the targeted prostate tissue. The thermal energy causes treated tissue to die, and over time, the body absorbs it, shrinking the prostate and opening the urethra for improved urine flow

TURP PROCEDURE

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common surgery that’s used to treat urinary problems that are caused by an enlarged prostate.
An instrument called a resectoscope is placed through the tip of the penis. It is then passed through the tube that carries urine from your bladder, called the urethra. The resectoscope helps a surgeon see and trim away extra prostate tissue that’s blocking urine flow.

PROSTATECOMY

Prostatectomy is surgery to take out part or all of the prostate gland. This procedure is typically done for patients whom have very large prostates.
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Dr. Kamyar Ebrahimi, M.D.

Dr. Kamyar Ebrahimi is a board-certified and fellowship trained Urologist. He received his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA). He then attended the University of California-San Diego (UCSD) for medical school. Dr, Ebrahimi completed his residency in Urology at Loma Linda University located in California. Dr. Ebrahimi also was the first physician to complete Loma Linda University’s Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery fellowship program.
By specializing in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, Dr. Ebrahimi is able to offer procedures that may result in less pain, smaller incisions and quicker recovery, helping patients return to their daily lives sooner.
Dr. Ebrahimi has been deemed the center of excellence for the REZUM procedure in Southern California. Dr. Ebrahimi is dedicated to delivering advanced, evidence-based care for his patients with conditions such as Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Bladder Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer and Kidney Stones.
Dr. Ebrahimi is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care and emphasizes clear communication, shared decision-making, and personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. In his spare time, Dr. Ebrahimi enjoys learning about new advances in Urology, hiking, fishing and traveling with his wife and children.