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Your BPH medications aren’t working. Or maybe you’re just tired of taking a pill every day. You’re still urinating too frequently and dribbling urine in your pants.
But the thought of surgery is scary. And there’s no way you want to sacrifice any of your performance in the bedroom.
So instead, you’re going to just “live with” your symptoms. Bad move.
BPH can cause silent, permanent damage to your bladder.
What if instead, you could undergo a 5 minute, minimally invasive procedure under a light anesthesia with no cuts and no incisions and wake up without a catheter?
And what if within a week, you were fully recovered? No medications. No major surgery. No sexual side effects.
Sounds too good to be true? It isn’t, it’s the UroLift® System.
FDA approved in 2012, the UroLift® System uses a revolutionary approach to treating BPH that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra.
It is the only BPH treatment that does not require ongoing medication, heating, cutting or removal of the prostate tissue. With over 5 years of data showing a patient satisfaction rate of 85%, there’s finally a minimally invasive option for men that works!
The procedure is performed endoscopically inside the urethra while you’re under light anesthesia.
We implant small, permanent clips that are safe and won’t cause any sexual side effects.
The Urolift system is the right solution if you’re bothered enough by your symptoms, but not quite ready for a bigger surgery. Think of it like a Volvo. A nice, safe, reliable car that does the job. It’s more effective than medications and avoids major complications like a bigger surgery.
Dr. Pazona has performed hundreds of Urolift procedures since 2017. In fact, Pazona MD Urology has a Center of Excellence designation for the Urolift procedure because of the high quality outcomes that our patients achieve.
You can also be confident that the Pazona MD Urology team in Nashville, Brentwood and Cookeville will deliver an exceptional patient experience with over 1000 five-star reviews.
Schedule your BPH evaluation with Pazona MD Urology today and see if the Urolift system is right for you!
Still want to learn more about the Urolift system? Here are the Top 10 questions we receive about the Urolift at Pazona MD Urology:
1. How is the procedure performed?
Under local or general anesthesia, a scope is inserted into the urethra (you won’t feel anything). Once inside the prostate portion of the urethra, the UroLift® System is introduced inside of the scope. The prostate tissue is compressed and the UroLift® clip is deployed via a needle to the outside capsule of the prostate. This is connected to a second clip by a permanent suture. On average, 4 to 6 clips are placed to hold open the prostate tissue which relieves the obstruction of the bladder.
2. How do I know if I am a candidate for a UroLift® ?
UroLift® is indicated to treat men 45 years of age and older for BPH symptoms. A visit with a urologist will ensure that there are no other causes for your urinary symptoms. By performing an endoscopy and an ultrasound under sedation in the office, we will determine the size and shape of your prostate and make certain that you are a candidate for the procedure.
3. Is UroLift® covered by insurance?
Yes. All major insurance carriers including Medicare now cover the UroLift® System. Your out-of-pocket expenses will be determined by our office at the time you schedule the procedure.
4. How big are the implants? Will they move or break? Are there any long-term risks to the implants?
The implants are made of nitinol (titanium), stainless steel, and a permanent suture all < 1 cm in size. These materials have been implanted into patients at the time of surgery for many years with no long-term consequences. Once placed, the implants are permanent and will not break, tear or move. The only way to remove the clips would be with another endoscopic procedure.
5. Do you ever need to have the procedure performed again? Does the prostate grow back?
There is a risk for repeat surgery with all procedures. The re-retreatment rate is < 10% and similar to a TURP procedure. There is some evidence in animal studies that the implant causes atrophy (shrinking) that could slow down future prostate growth. If symptoms ever recur after a UroLift® procedure, a repeat evaluation would determine if another implant is necessary. If so, it would be as safe and easy as the first surgery.
6. How long is the recovery after the procedure and what can I expect?
Patients report burning with urination, blood in the urine and worsening urinary frequency/urgency for 3-7 days after the UroLift® procedure. I typically prescribe several short-term medications to minimize these symptoms. About 10% of men will have difficulty emptying their bladder after the procedure. This may require learning self-catheter placement or placement of a urinary catheter for a short period of time. Rarely would any difficulty urinating persist beyond one week. More serious side effects are rarely seen (<1%).
7. Are there any sexual side effects?
No. Unlike medications and more invasive procedures, there are no sexual side effects such as erectile dysfunction or loss of ejaculation with the UroLift® procedure.
8. Will I need to continue my BPH medications after surgery?
Typically men continue their current BPH medications for 2-4 weeks after the UroLift® procedure while the swelling and inflammation of the prostate subsides. The ultimate goal is to stop the medications. Rarely would patients need to continue these medications long-term.
9. Will the implants affect my ability to have future surgeries on my prostate?
No. If the UroLift® procedure does not relieve your BPH symptoms, you could still have a TURP or other prostate surgery with no increased risk of complications. It is important that you and your doctor discuss continued prostate cancer screening since a UroLift® does not treat prostate cancer. You can still be monitored in the same fashion with PSA blood tests and prostate exams. Should you require future treatment of prostate cancer then having had a UroLift® should not impact your treatment options.
10. Am I unable to have certain X-ray tests because of the implants? Will I set off a metal detector?
Since the implants are very small and secured to the prostate, there are no risks or contraindications to having imaging tests such as an MRIs, CT scans, or ultrasounds. You don’t have to alert airport security either.
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