Treating Enlarged Prostate Using UroLift

The prostate is a vital organ in the male reproductive system that produces fluid that helps transport sperm. However, when one has an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia, affected individuals may experience problems, including urinary retention and other problems in the urinary tract.

Common treatments for an enlarged prostate include prescription medications that soothe and reduce discomfort. However, these medications do not entirely provide relief, as some individuals report that they continue to experience the effects of BPH. Thankfully, new and advanced urology services can help treat BPH, such as UroLift.

• What is UroLift?
  UroLift is an outpatient procedure that is minimally invasive and can effectively treat cases of enlarged prostate or BPH. Similar to any other procedure, UroLift ensures fast recovery and does not require post-catheterization after the procedure. Some individuals may worry about being put under general anesthesia. But thankfully, since it is a minimally invasive procedure, it only requires local anesthesia.
• How is it performed?
  First, a physician specializing in men’s health in Arizona or other institutions will insert the UroLift device into the urethra to have access to the enlarged prostate. Next, the physician inserts small UroLift implants to increase urethral opening by holding some prostate tissues out of the way.

If you or your loved one suffers intensive pain from ineffective treatments for an enlarged prostate, it is time to consider UroLift. If you are looking for services in men’s urology in Tucson, Arizona, contact us at Choi Urology. We have other services for you or your loved one’s urological needs.