Because the procedure causes initial swelling, you'll need a catheter. This shouldn't restrict your activity and can be removed in about a week. Compared with other treatment options, ILC may offer some important advantages for you. But you may still have questions, and you should discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor. This guide will answer some of the common questions about ILC and suggest some questions you may want to ask your doctor.
Some patients notice a decline in their medication's effectiveness after a couple of years.
If this happens to you, ILC may be an appropriate next step. I have friends that have had TURP's. In a TURP sections of the prostate are actually removed surgically. In ILC, a special laser is used to heat and destroy tissue which is then absorbed by the body. The ILC procedure is minimally invasive, and side effects that are often associated with TURP, such as incontinence and retrograde ejaculation, may be minimized.