UroLift and prostate Ca treatment/s

[Adf2529]

Had a UroLift implant a year ago, now have to consider prostate Ca treatment options. Does anyone have experience researching the question of treatment options relative to the device material integrity?

[dadzone43]

No experience with this device. It appears to have metal parts placed in the prostate. What does your doctor advise?

[j-o-h-n]

For those that don't know (like me):

The UroLift System uses a revolutionary approach to treating BPH that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue so it no longer blocks the urethra. It is the only BPH treatment performed by a urologist that does not require heating, cutting, or removal of the prostate tissue. The procedure is typically performed using local anesthesia in a physician’s office or ambulatory surgery center. Patients typically return home the same day without a catheter.

As with any medical procedure, individual results may vary. Speak with your urologist to see if the UroLift System treatment is right for you. 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 and/or the inability to control the urge. Most of these side effects resolve within two to four weeks after the procedure.

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Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n Thursday 07/04/2019 9:41 PM DST