Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center | Best Health | Summer 2021

629 S. Plummer Chanute, KS 66720 Standard U.S. Postage PAID Walla Walla, WA Permit No. 44 Many men have prostate problems as they get older, as the prostate gland grows larger with age. The condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It might cause you to urinate many times a night and have a weak stream. If you’re one of these men, it’s important to know you can get the latest in less-invasive treatments at Neosho Memorial, such as: Lasers and UroLift for an enlarged prostate. Medications may help BPH. But if they don’t, other treatment options may include: ◆ GreenLight laser therapy. The laser vaporizes prostate tissue that is blocking the channel through which urine flows. The recovery period is quicker than with traditional BPH surgery. ◆ UroLift. This procedure does not remove prostate tissue. It uses tiny implants to lift and keep the prostate tissue in place, opening the prostate channel, which makes it easier for men to urinate. The recovery period is only a couple of days. The right procedure for BPH depends in part on the size of your prostate gland. “We can do an exam in the office to help you decide what the best procedure is for you,” says Jason Robinson, MD, a board-certified urologist at Neosho Memorial. Robotic surgery for prostate cancer. For men with prostate cancer, robotic surgery with the da Vinci Xi robot is available. It’s less invasive than other prostate cancer surgeries. And it offers a quick recovery. “People return to work in several weeks instead of months,” Dr. Robinson says. No matter which prostate procedure you may have at Neosho Memorial, you will get the individualized care, education, and expertise you need and deserve. Just for men Learn about the latest treatments for prostate problems Don’t tough it out. See your primary care provider for help. And if you need urologic surgery, NMRMC is here for you. See all the procedures we offer: nmrmc.com/services/surgery . Babies born at Neosho Memorial between April 1, 2019, and April 1, 2021, are eligible to be featured in our next baby calendar. Parents can visit nmrmc.com for details. The deadline to enter is Sept. 1.