What Is Urolift?

Urolift is a nonsurgical alternative method to provide relief of the symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. If you are a man 50 years or older, you are most likely to develop benign prostatic hyperplasia (BHP). BHP is the medical term for a noncancerous enlarged prostate.  

An enlarged prostate can cause many adverse effects on your body and affect your daily activities and lifestyle.

What Are Symptoms Of An Enlarged Prostate?

The symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:

1. The urgency to urinate.

2. Increased frequency of urinating, particularly during the night.

3. Unable to empty the bladder.   

4. Blood in the urine.

These are some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate; even if your symptoms aren’t bothersome, it is advisable to consult the doctor to avoid any future or worsening problems.

Related Conditions

An enlarged prostate may cause or worsen the following problems:

• Patients can develop urinary retention.

• It can be the cause of urinary tract infections.

• It may lead to the narrowing of the urethra.

• The condition may lead to inflammation of the prostate.

• It may cause bladder or kidney stones.

Am I a good Candidate for Urolift?

Each patient is different and the final decision is made between you and your doctor. However, there are size limitations where Urolift may not provide optimal symptom relief. The average prostate in a man ranges between 7 to 11 grams. In severe cases, the prostate can grow to larger than 80 grams. The FDA approved Urolift for men 45 and older with prostates up to 80 grams. However, your doctor may not recommend Urolift as it approaches that upper limit. This is another reason why diagnosing any prostate condition early is an important part of your health as you age. If you are experiencing discomfort or any of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, do not wait to speak to a prostate specialist.

What Can Someone Expect From The Urolift Procedure?

The Urolift procedure holds the enlarged prostate tissues and opens the urethra directly to alleviate obstruction symptoms. It uses six tiny implants to hold the enlarged prostate, thereby reducing the pressure placed on the urethra. The procedure involves no cutting or removal of prostate tissue. The Urolift procedure may take an hour or even less than that. After the procedure, the recovery process is fast.

The Urolift procedure is ideal for patients with a relatively small to moderate-sized prostate gland who do not want to opt for daily medication. The normal prostate volume is around 20cc. An enlarged prostate volume >20cc may or may not require treatment, depending upon the symptoms. 

The Urolift procedure is not recommended by the doctors when a patient has:

• A prostate volume of >100cc.

• Has urinary tract infection or current gross hematuria.

• A urinary condition prevents the insertion of the delivery system into the bladder.

Why Do Doctors Recommend The Urolift Procedure?

The success rate of the Urolift procedure is very high and can last for up to 5 years. This procedure is now becoming a common treatment to relieve the problem of the large prostate. There are many medications and treatments for an enlarged prostate, but Urolift may be the procedure your doctor recommends. It is an outpatient procedure and is easy to perform and it has significant benefits over medication.   

The Benefits Urolift

• Patients can get rapid relief from the symptoms of BPH.

• It reduces obstructive prostate tissues and prostate swelling.

• It is a safe and effective treatment for urinary tract symptoms.

• It has lower risk as compared to other surgical procedures. 

• The Urolift procedure completely spares erectile and ejaculatory functioning.

• After the procedure, the recovery is fast and is said to have durable results.

• The procedure does not require the intake of continuous medication.

• The procedure offers quick benefits with minimal risks.

If you are seeking the best in prostate care in New York City, consider 1Prostate. 1Prostate is proud to offer a number of treatments to address Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with two locations to serve Manhattan, Queens, and the surrounding areas. Call 212-991-9991 to ask about how we can help you today.