Medical Terminology For Dummies, 2nd Edition. If you are stuck on a medical term, using the suffix can help you discern some meaning. Check out some suffix examples. Suffixes related to procedures include -centesis, referring to surgical puncture to remove fluid for diagnostic purposes or to remove excess fluid. That means abdominocentesis is surgical puncture of the abdominal cavity.
Finally, laser surgery can be used to shrink the prostate. With laser surgery, a small laser fiber is passed through the urethra. The fiber then uses several short bursts of laser light to vaporize portions of the prostate.
Eating a healthy diet can also help in controlling and reducing the symptoms of enlarged prostate. 1  Eat 2 servings a week of fish high in omega-3 oils, such as tuna, mackerel or salmon. 2  Include soy and soy-based foods in your diet. 3  Follow a diet that is low in starches and meats.