UROLIFT®

A minimally invasive procedure to treat benign prostatic enlargement (BPH)

The UroLift System is a proven minimally invasive procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. It is the only leading enlarged prostate procedure that does not require heating, cutting, or destruction of prostate tissue. The procedure is typically performed as a same-day outpatient procedure, including the office setting, under local anesthesia.

Advantages of the UroLift System: 

  • Safe and effective.
  • Risk profile better than reported for other surgical procedures, such as TURP.
  • Rapid symptom relief.
  • Only leading BPH procedure shown not to cause new and lasting sexual dysfunction.
  • Covered by Medicare and commercial insurance plans.
  • Typically no catheter is required after treatment.

PHYSICIANS

Brett L. Parra, M.D.
UROLOGY

Woodlands Medical Specialists Davinder S. Sekhon, M.D.

Davinder S. Sekhon, M.D.
UROLOGY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is a candidate for UroLift®?

You may be a good candidate if you are a male, 45 years of age or older, and have symptoms relating to BPH.

Speak with your urologist to see if the UroLift® System treatment is right for you. If you have a known allergy to nickel, titanium or stainless steel, talk to your doctor about your allergy before getting a UroLift System treatment.

If you and your doctor decide that the UroLift® System treatment is right for you, your doctor will provide you with more detailed information relating to the treatment. In general, the UroLift System is a minimally invasive treatment that entails minimal downtime. Your doctor will use the UroLift Delivery Device to deploy permanent implants to relieve obstruction caused by the enlarged prostate that is pressing on your urethra. The procedure, which usually takes about an hour, may be performed under local or general anesthesia and you may be given medication to feel comfortable during the treatment. This typically helps minimize discomfort during the procedure, though everyone’s definition for pain and discomfort varies greatly. Typically, no catheter and no overnight stay is required post-treatment.

After the treatment, patients typically go home the same day without a catheter. There is minimal downtime post-treatment and many patients experience symptom relief in as early as 2 weeks. Patients may experience some urinary discomfort during the recovery period. 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 symptoms resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure.

Clinical studies have shown the UroLift® System treatment does not cause new, sustained instances of erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction. The same cannot always be said of other BPH therapies such as TURP, laser, and even medication.

The UroLift® System treatment is covered by Medicare and all major private insurers. Contact your insurance provider for your specific coverage information.

UROLOGICAL SERVICES

ABOUT WOODLANDS UROLOGY

The Woodlands Medical Specialists Urology division provides experienced surgical and compassionate medical treatment of diseases and abnormalities of the male and female urinary system and the male external and internal genital system.

We offer the latest technology including laparoscopic and robotic surgery. We treat urinary tract infections, kidney stones, cancer of the genitourinary system (bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, and testicular cancer), male infertility, prostate problems, voiding difficulties, and sexual dysfunction (impotence). Robotic surgery options for prostate cancer treatment are available as well. You may learn more about our robotic surgeons at The Robotic Surgical Institute.

Woodlands also has a Women’s Center for Pelvic Health that offers the very best expertise and personal attention for women’s urologic issues. Our Pelvic Center evaluates women with urinary disorders and offers both basic and advanced urodynamic testing and provides a variety of treatments and therapies – many of them surgical and non-surgical. Learn more about our Women’s Center for Pelvic Health.

Our physicians are dedicated to providing complete medical and surgical treatment for diseases and disorders of the entire urinary system, including:

  • Diseases of the kidneys, bladder, prostate and testicles
  • Cancer of the urinary system
  • Prostate cancer
  • Male and female urinary tract infections
  • Stone disease
  • Male impotence
  • Male and female urinary incontinence
  • Male low testosterone
  • Minimally invasive Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment – UroLift
  • Women’s pelvic health 

Specialty medical services and treatment include:

UROLOGY CARE QUESTIONS

  • A slow, occasionally dribbling urinary stream
  • Frequent trips to the bathroom
  • Wake up multiple times at night to void

You might have Benign Prostate Enlargement.

  • Urinary leakage with activity or coughing/sneezing
  • Wear pads to prevent urine leaking onto clothes
  • Limit social activities to avoid embarrassment

You might have Urinary Stress Incontinence.               

  • Sudden uncontrollable desire to void
  • Rushing to bathroom to avoid “an accident”
  • Familiarize yourself with all the bathrooms at your favorite eating/shopping places

You might have Urgency Incontinence.

  • Difficulty getting an erection
  • Problems maintaining an erection once you get one
  • Don’t have the “sex drive” you once had

You might have Erectile Dysfunction.

If you answered yes to any of the above, you may have a serious urological condition.

Schedule an appointment today by calling 850-696-4000 or request an appointment online by clicking here. Please be sure to print this page and bring it to your appointment to discuss with your doctor!

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HOURS

Monday – Friday 8:00a – 5:00p

LOCATION

NORTH DAVIS

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