Neither procedure has been reported to lead to impotence or incontinence. While microwave therapy does not cure BPH, it reduces urinary frequency, urgency, straining, and intermittent flow. It does not correct the problem of incomplete emptying of the bladder. Ongoing research will determine any long-term effects of microwave therapy and who might benefit most from this therapy. Transurethral Needle Ablation .
Shields protect the urethra from heat damage.
No incontinence or impotence has been observed. Transurethral Surgery . In this type of surgery, no external incision is needed. After giving anesthesia, the surgeon reaches the prostate by inserting an instrument through the urethra. With TURP, an instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the penis.