Treatment with the UroLift® System involves a minimally invasive approach
that provides rapid relief and recovery of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH) symptoms. It is an earlier treatment option that can get men off
BPH medications and avoid major surgery. The goal of the UroLift System
treatment is to relieve symptoms so you can get back to your life and
resume your daily activities.
“This is a minimally invasive treatment that I enjoy offering to
my patients suffering from BPH-related urinary symptoms. UroLift typically
has a quick recovery with a rapid improvement in symptoms. Patients can
avoid or discontinue their BPH medications, all while avoiding sexual
side effects.”
-Dr. Anthony DiMatteo, IHS Urologic Associates
What Is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate
enlarges as men get older. BPH is a very common condition that affects
over 40 million Americans and over 500 million aging men worldwide. Over
40% of men in their 50s and over 70% of men in their 60s have BPH. While
BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can greatly
affect a man’s quality of life.
As the prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing
bothersome urinary symptoms such as:
Frequent need to urinate both day and night
Weak or slow urinary stream
A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder
The UroLift® System uses a revolutionary approach to treating BPH that
lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue, so it no longer blocks the
urethra. It is the only available BPH treatment performed by a urologist
that does not require heating, cutting, or removal of the prostate tissue.
The procedure is typically performed using local anesthesia in a physician’s
office or ambulatory surgery center. Patients typically return home the
same day without a catheter.
For more information on Urolift, call
833-602-2273.
