UroLift is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. This innovative approach uses small implants to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, relieving pressure on the urethra and allowing for improved urine flow. Think of it like tie-backs holding curtains open allowing light to shine through the window. The implants, once placed, hold the walls of the prostate open allowing the urine to flow freely.

Benefits of the UroLift procedure include: 

• Minimally invasive outpatient procedure
• Surgical results without surgery
• Rapid symptom relief, often within 2 weeks
• Preserves sexual function
• No cutting, heating, or removal of prostate tissue
• Minimal downtime/short recovery
• Typically no Foley catheter is required

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH, is a condition in which the prostate enlarges as men get older. BPH is so common that more than 70% of men ages 60 and over have symptoms. While BPH is a benign condition and unrelated to prostate cancer, it can negatively affect a man’s quality of life.

The prostate is a male reproductive gland that’s about the size of a walnut. It produces the fluid for semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the prostate enlarges with BPH, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing the bladder to work harder to eject the urine. Over time, the bladder will thicken and the thickened bladder can’t stretch up, causing bothersome urinary symptoms and pain. The cause is the obstructing prostate and the symptoms are from the thickened bladder.

Prostate gland enlargement is progressive and varies in severity, but tends to gradually worsen over time if left untreated.

Symptoms of BPH include:

• Frequent need to urinate, especially at night
• Weak or slow urinary stream
• Difficulty starting urination
• Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
• Urgency to urinate
• Urinary stream that stops and starts

If you're experiencing these symptoms, it may be time to consider UroLift as a treatment option.

The UroLift procedure is typically performed in our office or in an outpatient surgical setting under local anesthesia. Here's what you can expect:

1. The UroLift delivery device is inserted through the obstructed urethra to access the enlarged prostate via a Cystoscope.
2. Small UroLift implants are permanently placed to lift and hold prostate tissue out of the way.
3. This creates an opening in the urethra, allowing for improved urine flow.
4. The procedure usually takes only a few minutes to perform.

After the treatment, patients typically go home the same day without a catheter. There is minimal downtime post-treatment 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 are mild to moderate and include pain or burning with urination, blood in the urine, pelvic pain, urgent need to urinate, or the inability to control the urge. Most symptoms resolve within two to four weeks after the procedure.

Clinical data has proven that the UroLift System treatment is safe and effective, improving BPH symptoms 3 to 4 times greater than with medication. Results have shown durability up to ten years with no impact on sexual function. 

The UroLift procedure at Z Urology of South Florida offers patients a breakthrough treatment option for BPH, addressing the symptoms and impact of an enlarged prostate with precision, efficiency, and minimal invasiveness. With Z Urology’s dedication to exceptional care, patients can trust in their expertise and experience a smoother path to wellness. 

Easy to perform, minimal recovery, generally no significant side effects, and durable results make Urolift the obvious choice for most BPH patients. Globally, millions of men over the past 10 years have successfully had the Urolift procedure.