THERMATRX MICROWAVE THERAPY
I am
offering a therapy for the treatment of enlarged prostate. It is microwave thermotherapy, called
Thermatrx, an exciting new treatment that offers an alternative to drugs and
surgery.
This therapy, which uses microwave heat to treat the prostate,
is not a surgical procedure. The
procedure does not require general anesthesia; you will be awake for the
duration. Before the procedure you will be given a mild sedative and pain
reliever. You will be in my office for approximately 2 hours and would be able
to go home immediately afterward. You will need someone to drive you to and
from your appointment however.
After instilling a local anesthetic, I will pass a small
catheter through your urethra into your bladder. This catheter contains a
microwave antenna which delivers heat only to the prostate gland. The antenna
is attached to the microwave generator to allow heat to be delivered. The
application lasts approximately one hour.
After the procedure you will need a catheter for one to three
days while the prostate heals. You should plan to rest during this time. Once
the catheter is removed, you may begin to resume your normal activities.
Complete healing will take 6 to 12 weeks and you will gradually notice
improvement in your BPH symptoms.
If you would like to learn more, please call our office at
610-296-0810 for a preliminary screening.
We can also answer any questions you may have at that time.