We are wrapping up 2020 with our last episode for the year. We thank all of you, our listeners, for your continued support, and we also thank all of our guests for continuing to deliver valuable information to help empower men and their loved ones. We have just received the very good news that the Prostate Health Podcast not only made the list put out by Feedspot for the Top 15 Prostate Cancer Podcasts in the world for 2020 but also received the number one ranking for the year! That serves as motivation for us to continue working hard to produce valuable content for you, our listeners, as we go into 2021. This year there has been a lot more awareness about the paradigm shift in how men with an enlarged prostate get treated. For this, the last episode of the year, we are bringing back the most listened to episode of 2020, where our guest urologist, Dr. Steven Gange, talks about that paradigm shift. Stay tuned for more! With over twenty-five years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Gange has developed specific expertise in Men's Health Urology, emphasizing minimally invasive procedures. He was the first urologist in North America to perform the UroLift procedure for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and the first urologist in the world to perform UroLift under local anesthesia. Dr. Gange enjoys teaching urologists and proctoring procedures all across North America. He has lectured on BPH and UroLift at several national professional meetings and has co-authored several pivotal UroLift papers in the urology literature. Be sure to listen in today to hear what Dr. Gange has to share! Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. Show highlights: Dr. Gange discusses some of the options that were available for the treatment of enlarged prostate before medications got introduced in the 1990s. Dr. Gange explains what the TURP (Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate) procedure involves and describes some of the side-effects. Dr. Gange gives an overview of some of the common medications that have been used and are still used today, and how they work in managing an enlarged prostate. Dr. Gange discusses some of the issues associated with the medication first paradigm. Dr. Gange talks about bladder preservation and discusses whether or not prostate medications are protective for some of the changes that occur within the bladder. Dr. Gange shares his experiences over the years of some of the more minimally invasive approaches to relieving obstructions to the bladder. Dr. Gange explains how the UroLift system works. Dr. Gange explains why the Urolift system has been such a game-changer. The UroLift is the only way to treat BPH without any sexual side-effects. Links and resources: The Prostate Health Podcast is ranked #1 for 2020! Top 15 Prostate Cancer Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020 Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website) Join our Facebook group Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. You can access Dr. Pohlman's free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men's prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here. For more info about Dr. Steven Gange: https://uroliftdrgange.com/about-us/dr-steven-gange/

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