UroLift Pros and Cons

 Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) typically manifests itself after the age of 40 years. The individual may observe that they urinate more frequently, particularly at night. They may also experience urination issues, such as the need to urinate quickly or trouble trying to urinate.

It's hard for doctors to say for sure what causes BPH. It is different from prostate cancer, despite the fact that some of the symptoms are similar, and it does not appear to raise the risk of acquiring this illness.

Male reproductive system parts include a tiny gland called the prostate. It is located beneath the bladder and encompasses the urethra. The urethra is a little tube-like structure that serves as the exit point for sperm and urine from the body.

The prostate, together with two other glands known as the seminal vesicles, produces fluid that mixes with sperm to form the reproductive fluid known as semen.

Normally, urine passes from the bladder through the part of the urethra surrounded by the prostate and exits the body.

Because of BPH, the enlarged prostate can press on the urethra, causing it to become blocked and making it hard to pee.

BPH can be treated non-invasively with the UroLift System. It aids in the reduction of prostate enlargement, which slows the passage of urine from the urethra.

The patient is given moderate sedation for the surgery, which takes less than an hour. Through the urethra, the urologist inserts small implants that push the swollen prostate out of the way. They're left in place to elevate or hold the enlargement of the prostate tissue out of the way. Urine can now be passed via the urethra without being obstructed because the urethra is no longer blocked by the enlarged gland.

Due to the fact that men are affected differently by BPH and that some treatments work better for certain men than others, treatment decisions are not always clear. Your urologist can help you go through the benefits and drawbacks of each approach, including UroLift and others, to determine which one is most likely to result in a positive outcome for you.

UroLift Pros

• Clinical evidence indicates that UroLift aids in the reduction of obstructive prostate tissue and is regarded safe and successful in the treatment of many patients. 
• It aids in the relief of BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms while also ensuring that a man's sexual function is not compromised. 
• Having UroLift does not restrict a man from attempting alternative treatment options in the future. Two to three days after the surgery, you can go back to work and do your job. 
• There is no need for general anesthesia because the procedure can be done in the office under a local anesthetic.
• Most patients have complete eradication of adverse effects within two weeks.
• Many men get moderate improvement in their symptoms, allowing them to discontinue their medicines.

UroLift Cons

Men may suffer transient symptoms such as blood in the urine or a burning feeling while urinating during the recovery process. These symptoms may last a few days or more in certain situations.