Prostatic Urethral Lift at The Holly Hospital

Urologists at The Holly Hospital are now offering UroLift® an innovative new treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). UroLift® is unique in that it does not destroy tissue. Instead, the UroLift System is a straightforward procedure that uses tiny implants to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it no longer blocks the urethra, resulting in improved urine flow.

Benefits of UroLift®

Many men will prefer the UroLift® treatment to traditional treatments such as TURP, laser, thermotherapy or medication because:

• it is less invasive than certain established methods
• it can help relieve bothersome symptoms
• it preserves sexual function, in particular maintaining normal ejaculation and sensation (1,2)
• they can return to normal daily activities soon after treatment.

Who is a candidate for UroLift®?

For men older than 50, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a most common prostate problem. For most of these men, medication is often the first choice of treatment. However, for younger patients with a relatively small to moderate sized prostate gland who do not want to take a daily dose of medication, the UroLift treatment is ideal.

How does UroLift® work?

The urologist places small, permanent implants into the prostate to lift and hold the enlarged tissue out of the way, relieving pressure on the urethra and allowing urine to flow. There is no cutting, heating or removal of the prostate tissue requires which means a minimally invasive, straightforward procedure and less downtime for patients.