The Urolift procedure is an effective treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or Enlarged Prostate. Tiny implants are applied to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it effectively holds the urethra open.
UroLift offers fast relief of symptoms and a significant improvement in the quality of life.
The key advantages of UroLift procedure in the treatment of BPH are:
Good candidates are:
The UroLift approach to treating Enlarged Prostate (BPH) simply that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue so it no longer blocks the urethra.
The procedure is a minimally invasive and is typically performed under general anaesthesia in a day surgery. It takes less than an hour. Patients usually return home the same day or next morning without a catheter.
In order to prepare for the surgery, the patient should be adequately counselled to ensure that the informed consent obtained is fully understood.
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Preoperative Tests may include:
Before surgery, Flexible Cystoscopy may also be performed to assess the configuration of prostate enlargement and suitability for Urolift as well as exclude other pathology (ie. bladder tumour).
The actual UroLift procedure usually takes 30 minutes. This is usually performed under general anaesthesia.
Medication to feel more comfortable may also be used to help manage the procedure.
As with any medical procedure, individual results may vary. Typically, no catheter and no overnight stay is required post-treatment. Patients typically go home the same day.
There is minimal downtime after the Urolift procedure and many patients experience symptom relief in as early as 2 weeks.
Patients may experience some urinary discomfort during the recovery period.
The most common side effects can include
While not normal, these post-operative issues or side effects typically resolve within two to four weeks after the procedure.
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