BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA TREATMENT

The risk of developing BPH increases with age. Approximately half of men over the age of 50 and more than 80% of men over the age of 80 are affected.

According to Dr. Vo Van Quy, Urology Department, Hanoi French Hospital:

“Many patients with BPH experience few or no noticeable symptoms in the early stages. As the prostate continues to enlarge, however, they may develop:

• Frequent urination, especially at night (nocturia)
• Difficulty starting urination
• A weak or interrupted urine stream
• Dribbling after urination
• A persistent feeling that the bladder has not been completely emptied.”

The goals of BPH treatment are to relieve urinary symptoms, reduce the risk of complications and improve quality of life. Depending on the severity of symptoms, prostate size, age, underlying health conditions and each patient’s individual needs, treatment may involve medication or minimally invasive or surgical procedures.

Dr. Quy emphasizes that there is no single treatment that is suitable for every patient. A thorough evaluation and consultation with a urologist are essential to determine the most appropriate treatment option for each individual.

At Hanoi French Hospital, patients have access to a full range of modern BPH treatments, including:

• Medical therapy: Suitable for patients with mild to moderate symptoms and often considered the first-line treatment.
• Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE): A minimally invasive procedure that may be an appropriate option for selected patients, particularly younger men wishing to preserve sexual function or patients at higher surgical risk.
• Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
  • A next-generation minimally invasive treatment that uses sterile water vapor (steam) at approximately 106°C to reduce enlarged prostate tissue.
  • Performed through the urethra with no external incision
  • Treatment time of approximately 10–15 minutes
  • Lower risk of affecting sexual function
  • Faster recovery and an earlier return to normal daily activities

• Bipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP)
  • Uses normal saline irrigation, reducing the risk of fluid absorption complications
  • Excellent hemostasis, helping to shorten catheterization time and hospital stay
  • No electrical current passes through the patient’s body, making it safer for patients with cardiac pacemakers
  • Effective for treating larger prostates
• Prostatic Urethral Stent: A suitable alternative for selected elderly patients or those who are not fit for surgery.

With internationally trained urologists, Western-standard operating theatres and advanced medical technology, Hanoi French Hospital offers the full spectrum of modern BPH treatments. Our specialists carefully assess each patient’s condition and recommend the treatment that best meets their medical needs and personal expectations, helping to achieve optimal outcomes, faster recovery and a lower risk of complications.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with our Urologist, you can contact our specialist medical teams in the following ways:

Hanoi French Hospital (HFH)

Address: No. 1 Phuong Mai Street, Kim Lien Ward, Hanoi

Consultation hotline: 024.35771100

WhatsApp: +84 903 497 078