Computer Vision News Computer Vision News 50 Last month was Men’s Health Month in the US, a chance to raise awareness about healthcare issues affecting men, with prostate health high on the agenda. In light of this, RSIP Vision’s Arik Rond speaks to senior urologist MD Arnon Lavi about the latest developments in prostate treatment with AI. Men’s Health Month - Summary Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that can cause urinary problems in men. While open surgery is still a standard treatment for BPH in certain parts of the world, particularly for larger prostates, modern medical advancements have led to less invasive endoscopic procedures. “Today, we have less invasive and more patient-friendly options, enhancing patient satisfaction and recovery,” Arnon tells us. “There are a lot of emerging technologies and energies being used surgically, such as water vapor, aquablation, GreenLight laser, the traditional transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP).” Despite these advances, minimizing the negative impacts of surgery, such as urethral stricture and the need for prolonged catheterization, remains challenging. Intraoperatively, surgeons must carefully manage
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