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Where Can TURP Surgery Be Done If Patient Has Pacemaker And Diabetes?
I am in need of a turp surgery. I had open heart surgery 12 yrs. ago and have a pacemaker/defib, heart is doing ok,diabetic, controled with pills, COPD, congestive heart, so guess this all puts me on a higher risk list. Trying to determine which procedure, lazar or knife and which hospital Cleveland Clinic or University, and the best Doctor. Know this is alot to consider. I am a male85 yrs. and have been fighting psudamonus off & on for at least a year. Seeing an infectious disease doctor at present time. If this query cost me money I cannot use your service. Thank you. Junior
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Sat, 18 Jan 2014
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Hi I read your query very carefully.
I suggest to perform the TURP on Cleveland unversity with the primary surgeon.
Based on your medical data you have middle to high risk for major surgery.
Hope it answered to your query.
I suggest to perform the TURP on Cleveland unversity with the primary surgeon.
Based on your medical data you have middle to high risk for major surgery.
Hope it answered to your query.
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