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Originally Posted by pavulon
Holmium laser employment for urology is pretty common today. Seems reasonable to assume that you were provided with literature and resources at your appointment but will provide another below. It can be pretty tough for people to gauge the proficiency of their physician as a patient. If you can find someone who knows someone who has seen your urologist work, try to ask them the bottom line questions--would you let them work on/for you or your family? Is there someone else you trust more and why?
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17917-holmium-laser-enucleation-of-the-prostate-holep
Good luck and please do report your experiences. |
That is very strong advice. Some words that one should consider for any provider for any procedure an anesthesiologist will be involved.
Couple experiences I've had::
My 1st prostate biopsy was done by a traveling willberry physician's assistant that was cleared to do the procedure apparently. Felt like a road flare was inserted in my ass to the end of lil juan benae. It was one of the most uncomfortable procedures I ever had while conscious. Had one 2 years later by a Doctor of Urology and when he said "we are done here", I was like WTF?? It was hardly a thing.
Had my hip replaced 2 years ago. Once it was called for a bunch of friends and family were insistent about having the anterior procedure, not the posterior. Said I was a fool for considering the old, tried and true posterior method. Went and met the surgeon and asked why he did not offer the anterior procedure? He said I've been doing this method for 20 something years and I'm not going to practice a new procedure on my patients. Was off a walker & cane in 5 days.