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Dr. Kaila Craig Redifer Tremblay, MD is a radiologist in Wauwatosa, WI specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2017 and has 7 years of experience. Dr. Kaila Craig Redifer Tremblay, MD is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital, Froedtert Health, Froedtert West Bend Hospital, Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital and THE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN INC.
1155 N. Mayfair Road
Wauwatosa, WI 53226
3200 Pleasant Valley Road
West Bend, WI 53095
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8900 West Doyne Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
9200 W Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53226
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Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.
Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:
If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.
Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.
Dr. Kaila Craig Redifer Tremblay, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 2017. She completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (2017)
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (2023)
Licensed In: Wisconsin
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Dr. Kaila Redifer-Tremblay is an interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology specialist in Milwaukee, WI, Wauwatosa, WI, and West Bend, WI. Her clinical interests include benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and spider veins. After attending Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Redifer-Tremblay is professionally affiliated with Froedtert Hospital.