The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2FQ Birmingham
Prostatic urethral lift implant
UROLOGICAL PROCEDURE FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Surgical procedure for non-cancerous enlarged prostates, with fewer side-effects compared to other procedures
What is a prostatic urethral lift implant?
Prostatic urethral lift implant is a procedure designed for men with an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH.
The procedure involves the use of small implants to lift aside the obstructive lining of the prostate from the urethra, improving urinary flow. Urolift avoids the need to remove any of the prostate.
The procedure also reduces the risk of any of the common side-effects associated with BPH treatments such as erectile dysfunction or the need for a catheter.
Benefits of prostatic urethral lift implants
- Day case procedure
- Minimally invasive procedure
- Reduced risk of sexual side-effects
- Retrograde or dry ejaculation, erectile dysfunction
- Risk of catheter insertion is reduced
- Reduced infection rates
- No incontinence
- Average patient is back to full daily activities within 72 hours of procedure
Need to know about prostatic urethral lift implant
The procedure is carried out under general, or local anaesthetic, depending on your individual circumstances. A telescope is inserted into your bladder, through the urethra, where implants are then placed through the telescope into your enlarged prostate.
These implants are then attached to the inner and outer wall of the prostate. The obstructive prostate tissue is then lifted from the urethral track. The number of implants (similar in design to a treasury tag) used is dependent on the size of your prostate, and your consultant will advise you accordingly.
Generally, with this procedure, you may not be required to have a catheter inserted but your consultant will advise you.
These implants are then attached to the inner and outer wall of the prostate. The obstructive prostate tissue is then lifted from the urethral track. The number of implants (similar in design to a treasury tag) used is dependent on the size of your prostate, and your consultant will advise you accordingly.
Generally, with this procedure, you may not be required to have a catheter inserted but your consultant will advise you.
Your consultant will be able to provide you with exact details on how to prepare for the procedure.
The process takes around 15-20 minutes to complete and is usually carried out in a day case setting. While it is unlikely you will be required to stay overnight there are, as with all surgical procedures, some risks and other side-effects involved.
The process takes around 15-20 minutes to complete and is usually carried out in a day case setting. While it is unlikely you will be required to stay overnight there are, as with all surgical procedures, some risks and other side-effects involved.
This procedure allows patients to leave hospital without an overnight stay. However, there is always a risk associated with any surgery, so it is advisable to bring an overnight bag with you.
Once your surgery is completed your consultant and nursing teams will inform you on how the procedure went, next steps and what to do when you return home. They will also advise you of any possible side effects.
Once your surgery is completed your consultant and nursing teams will inform you on how the procedure went, next steps and what to do when you return home. They will also advise you of any possible side effects.
Where possible, we suggest someone accompanies you during your stay so they can assist your journey home. We generally advise you do not immediately commence physical activity which may compromise your surgery. For example, refrain from driving a vehicle, riding a bicycle or going for a run.
Our Prostatic urethral lift implant locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard, 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
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