More Men Are Choosing Natural Prostate Surgery

Boise, ID - According to a recent study, more men than ever are choosing natural prostate surgery without the use of anesthesia, pain medications, or other routine medical interventions.

A man, shown here during a moment of quiet reflection one week after the removal of his prostate while under general anesthesia. Could he have done more? Is he a real man? What is his place in society if not at the head of the table? Will he be remembered as strong and brave?

"A natural prostatectomy allows for men to play a more active role in their surgical process," Mort Fishman MD, Chief of Surgery for Men at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, explained. "And nothing is more fulfilling for me than empowering men to feel stronger and more confident, which can even help them when it comes to facing other life challenges, from the boardroom to the bedroom. And a faster recovery means a faster return to positions of leadership in society."

The survey, which was published in Online Publishing Module #1: Health, Men's this week, without the use of drugs, male patients often feel more alert and connected to their bodies in new and exciting ways during the removal of an enlarged or cancerous prostate. According to Claire Green, a man doula who specializes in genitourinary surgeries, preparation is key and involves education, establishing a support structure, and focusing on relaxation and coping skills to manage surgical pain. "These champs really are rock stars! I'm always so proud of all my clients, and I really think that we should all be letting them know that we support them."