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.
According to Dr. Lee, exercise can help to prevent or reduce the symptoms of enlarged prostate or acute prostatitis. While almost any exercise will do, the only caveat is to avoid riding a bike (either road bike or stationary), as the pressure from the seat can place additional unwanted stress on your prostate.