Prostate cyst surgery or

Written by Wang Shuai
Urology
Updated on September 19, 2024
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Whether prostate cysts require surgical treatment depends on the specific size and location of the cyst, as well as whether it causes significant discomfort or impacts the patient. If the cyst inside the prostate is relatively small and the patient does not experience discomfort, no special treatment is necessary for this type of cyst. If the cyst causes symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, or incomplete bladder emptying, warm sitz baths or localized physical therapy may be used for treatment. If the cyst is large and compresses the urethra, leading to urinary retention, it is recommended to surgically remove the cyst as soon as possible to restore the patency of the urethra.

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How does a prostate cyst heal itself?

Prostate cysts, belonging to cystic lesions of the prostate, are currently considered a benign condition, generally not malignant and do not heal on their own. If the cyst is small, patients generally do not have any discomfort, and it is usually discovered during a medical examination through ultrasound. If the cyst is large, it may compress the prostate and the urethra, causing symptoms such as frequent urination, urgent urination, and incomplete bladder emptying. If these symptoms occur, consider taking warm sitz baths or orally administering medications that improve urinary discomfort for treatment. If the cyst is very large and compresses the urethra, causing urinary retention, it is advised to consider prostate cyst puncture or surgical intervention. (Medication should be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can a prostate cyst be a tumor?

Prostate cysts are a benign condition of the prostate and are not malignant tumors. The appearance of prostate cysts is mainly due to blockage of the prostate ducts, which gradually form over time. Most patients do not experience discomfort, and prostate cysts are generally discovered during ultrasound examinations in physical check-ups. Prostate cysts without symptoms do not require special treatment. If a patient experiences symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and incomplete bladder emptying, improvements can be made through warm water sitz baths or local massage. If the cyst is large enough to compress the urethra, causing urinary retention, surgery is recommended to remove the cyst and restore the flow of urination.

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Can prostate cysts affect fertility?

Prostate cysts do not affect male fertility issues, as the major factor influencing male fertility is sperm quality. If you are concerned about fertility, it is advisable to visit the urology department of a hospital for a routine semen analysis to ensure there are no issues with sperm quality. As long as the sperm quality is fine, there is no need to worry about fertility. Most patients with prostate cysts do not experience any discomfort and do not require special treatment. However, some larger prostate cysts may compress the urethra, leading to symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, incomplete urination, or complete blockage of the urethra causing urinary retention. In such cases, surgery to remove the cyst may be considered to restore normal urine flow.

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Should a prostatic cyst be operated on?

Whether prostate cysts require surgical treatment mainly depends on the size of the cyst. If the cyst is small and the patient does not experience discomfort, there is no need for special treatment. However, if the cyst is large, compressing the urethra, or even causing urinary retention, it is advisable to undergo surgery as soon as possible to remove the cyst, relieve the pressure on the urethra, and restore smooth urination. However, most prostate cysts do not cause any discomfort and generally do not require special treatment. If there are symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, or incomplete urination, local physiotherapy can be performed, such as warm water sitz baths, or taking oral tamsulosin hydrochloride sustained release tablets to improve urinary discomfort.

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How is a prostate cyst treated?

The treatment method for prostate cysts depends on the size of the cyst and the clinical symptoms of the patient. If the volume of the prostate cyst is relatively small and does not cause compression to the surrounding tissues, the patient's clinical symptoms will not be pronounced, and in such cases, no special treatment is required - regular follow-up examinations of the prostate cysts will suffice. For some patients with prostate cysts where the cyst is relatively large and likely to compress the surrounding tissues, symptoms such as perineal pain and discomfort may occur. In such cases, the cyst can be removed surgically. Generally, after surgery, it is advisable to drink plenty of water and urinate frequently to reduce the likelihood of prostate inflammation. Additionally, it is important to have regular prostate check-ups post-surgery.