Re: Dilatation instead of pvp?

I cannot answer your question but all I can tell you is if you do this
procedure to make sure you are sedated. I know some people handle pain better
than others but for me, it was one of the most painful things I have ever had
and if I were to have it again, I would either be sedated or I would not have
it. That simple. I had to sit down in the doctor's lobby for about 30 minutes
after the procedure before I could even walk to my car. My wife had to drive
me home. I just felt like I was on fire. Fortunately, it only lasted a few
hours for those few hours were miserable.

Buford R

Jesse wrote:
I don't mean to beat a dead horse -- and dilatation might well be a
dead horse -- but these comments leave some room for further inquiry.
Dr. Sancha counts out balloon dilatation. But this is only one method
of dilatation. What of others?

The other posting indicates that dilatation might be painful, but then
anesthesia comes into play.

My questions are influenced by discussion on the prostate cancer list,
where dilatation is discussed as a useful procedure that must be
repeated from time to time. An overall evaluation of dilatation vs PVP
would involve assessing this need for repetition with the former
against the possible damage done by any kind of surgery.

Jesse

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