What is BPH?
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in aging men, characterized by an enlarged prostate gland. It affects approximately 42 million men in the US and over 660 million globally. BPH can lead to significant health issues, including permanent bladder damage if not treated.
Symptoms include:
- Frequent need to urinate both day and night
- Dribbling or weak/intermittent urinary stream
- Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
- Difficulty or delay in starting urination
- Urgency to urinate
- Elevated PSA levels
- Inability to urinate or kidney pain
- Belly Pain
Diagnosing BPH involves a series of tests
- Urocuff/Uroflow: Measures urination pressure and flow
- Cystoscopy: Camera inspection inside the bladder
- Imaging: To assess prostate size.
- IPSS Scoring Sheet: A questionnaire for evaluating urination quality
- Patients can self-assess using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questionnaire
Treatment Options:
A range of treatments are available for BPH:
- Medications: To manage symptoms or reduce prostate size.
- Minimally Invasive Procedures:
- Aquablation Therapy: Ultrasound-guided water pressure jet removes prostate tissue.
- Aquablation therapy is a revolutionary surgical treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). We are proud to be one of the first in New York City to offer this advanced and minimally invasive treatment, which is provided through our surgical department. This procedure stands out for its ability to balance symptom relief with the preservation of sexual function, a major concern for many men undergoing BPH surgery.
- Laser Vaporization of the Prostate: Uses a laser to destroy prostate tissue.
- Prostate Artery Embolization: Blocks blood supply to the prostate, reducing its size over time and controls bleeding.
- Robotic Simple Prostatectomy: A large part of the prostate is removed through minimally invasive surgery utilizing the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System.
- Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP): Involves shaving down the prostate.
- Urolift: Places clips inside the prostate to pull back the tissue and open the urinary channel.
For more information, visit www.urolift.com
Introduction to the UroLift® System?
The UroLift System is a cutting-edge, minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It stands out as a proven alternative for patients who wish to avoid the more traditional options of medication or major surgery. Notably, the UroLift System is unique among leading BPH procedures as it does not involve heating, cutting, or destroying prostate tissue.
Advantages of the UroLift System
- Safe and Effective: Demonstrates a favorable safety profile compared to surgical options like TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
- Rapid Symptom Relief: Offers quicker relief from symptoms than most medications
- Preserves Sexual Function: It is the only leading BPH procedure shown not to cause new and lasting sexual dysfunction
- Minimal Invasiveness: Avoids the need for heating, cutting, or destruction of prostate tissue
Our Urology Services Center has earned the prestigious designation of being certified as a UroLift Center of Excellence. This recognition is awarded when medical professionals have attained a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System, ensuring top-quality care for patients.
Further Resources
Educational Video: Watch the explanation of the benefits of this minimally invasive procedure in providing relief for men with an enlarged prostate. Watch it below.
Additional Information: For more details about the UroLift System, visit www.urolift.com.
