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.
Deciding on Treatment for an Enlarged Prostate. A range of treatments can relieve enlarged prostate symptoms -- medications, minimally-invasive office procedures, and surgery. The best one for you depends on your symptoms, how severe they are, and whether you have other medical conditions.