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Prostate Clinic
Introduction of department
Prostate clinics were opened to more systematically and effectively treat prostate diseases that prevalence increases as the elderly population increases. It is operated mainly for patients with prostate and urination disorders, and was opened in the elderly center for elderly men to help with convenience.
The prostate clinic at Kyungpook National University Chilgok Hospital can diagnose prostate diseases through digital rectal examination, transrectal ultrasound, urine tests, Uroflometery and bladder sono scan, and mainly treats benign prostate diseases such as prostate hyperplasia.
Prostate hyperplasia is a disease that is common in men after middle age, with the prevalence of 60% of men in their 60s and 90% of men in their 80s recently. In particular, prostatic hyperplasia can lead to various symptoms such as difficulty in urination. However, with proper treatment, the quality of life can be improved and serious complications can be prevented.