Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition in which the prostate
enlarges as men get older, causing difficulties with urination that may
impact sleep, productivity, depression, and quality of life. BPH affects
more than 500 million men worldwide, with many men suffering from symptoms
of an enlarged prostate. Over 70% of men in their 60s have symptoms of BPH.
At Kern Medical, we offer the UroLift System as an effective treatment
for BPH. This minimally invasive, low-risk treatment can provide rapid
relief and long-lasting results, better than reported for medications
alone. Other advantages include preservation of sexual function and the
ability to return to regular activity in a matter of days rather than
months. Patients typically show significant symptom improvement by 2 weeks
after the procedure, and the results usually last at least 4 years, per
U.S. clinical data.
Who does BPH Affect?
BPH affects more than 500 million men worldwide, with many men suffering
from symptoms of enlarged prostate. Over 70% of men in their 60s have
symptoms of BPH.
What Is an Enlarged Prostate?
The prostate is a male reproductive gland, about the size of a walnut,
that produces fluid for semen. The prostate surrounds the urethra, which
is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. As the
prostate enlarges, it presses on and blocks the urethra, causing bothersome
urinary symptoms.
BPH symptoms include:
Frequent need to urinate both day and night
Weak or slow urinary stream
A sense that you cannot completely empty your bladder
Difficulty or delay in starting urination
Urgent feeling of needing to urinate
A urinary stream that stops and starts
Advantages of the UroLift System as Treatment for BPH
Rapid symptom relief, better than reported for medications
Risk profile better than reported for surgical procedures such as TURP
Preservation of sexual function
Return to normal activity in days not months
Increased quality of life
No ongoing BPH medications
Is the procedure performed in an office or hospital?
The UroLift procedure can be performed in either an office or hospital.
Please speak with your urologist to decide which location would be best for you.
When can I resume my usual activities?
Many men resume normal activities within a few days after the procedure.
Your doctor will discuss any restrictions and your specific situation
after your procedure.
Does my prostate continue to grow even after I get UroLift? What if I need
another procedure?
Yes, your prostrate may continue to grow after the procedure. However,
one unique aspect of the UroLift System is that it does not preclude re-treatment
or other BPH treatments, should that be needed and desired in the future.
How quickly can I expect to have symptom relief?
Patients typically show significant improvement in their symptoms by 2
weeks after the procedure.
How long will my results last?
The UroLift Implant is a permanent implant, and the treatment is intended
to be permanent. Durability has been shown to at least 4 years in the
US clinical data.
Is my sexual function affected by the UroLift Procedure?
Clinical studies have proven UroLift preserves sexual function. This is
a unique benefit of the UroLift System treatment compared with other BPH
therapies such as TURP, laser, and even medication.
