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UroLift™ is a minimally invasive treatment that relieves urinary symptoms resulting from an enlarged prostate gland. Arpan Satsangi, MD, PhD, performs UroLift procedures at Mission City Urology in San Antonio, Texas. UroLift is a state-of-the-art treatment that helps preserve men’s sexual function with minimal downtime. Call Mission City Urology today or schedule a consultation online to learn if UroLift is your solution to urinary symptoms.
UroLift Q & A
What is UroLift?
UroLift from Teleflex™ is a minimally invasive treatment that relieves benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms. BPH enlarges the prostate gland, which affects urination. It causes:
- Difficulty starting to urinate
- Poor urine flow
- Urinary urgency
- Frequent urination at night
- Incomplete bladder emptying
Instead of removing or destroying the prostate tissue, UroLift uses tiny implants. These implants lift and hold the prostate tissue so it no longer blocks urine flow.
Mission City Urology offers UroLift to help men find fast, effective relief without major surgery. Many patients notice their BPH symptoms improve within a few weeks of undergoing UroLift. If BPH symptoms return, it’s sometimes possible to repeat the UroLift procedure.
What does the UroLift procedure involve?
During the UroLift procedure, Dr. Satsangi inserts a small device through your urethra. He places tiny implants that gently move the enlarged prostate tissue aside, opening the urethra and improving urine flow.
There’s no cutting, heating, or tissue removal involved in UroLift. As a result, there are fewer risks, and you benefit from a quicker recovery. UroLift is generally well-tolerated. Dr. Satsangi usually performs it under local anesthesia or light sedation in the Mission City Urology office.
UroLift doesn’t require a hospital stay, and most men return to normal activities within a few days. Some men experience mild discomfort, burning, or urgency after the procedure. However, these symptoms typically go away within a week or two.
Who is a candidate for UroLift?
UroLift is ideal for men with moderate BPH symptoms who want to avoid long-term medication or more invasive surgeries. It’s beneficial for men who wish to maintain their sexual function; UroLift treatment has a low risk of sexual side effects.
Dr. Satsangi will evaluate your symptoms and health history to determine if UroLift is the proper treatment.
What benefits does UroLift offer?
UroLift offers long-term relief for many men, with results lasting several years. It also helps reduce the need for ongoing BPH medication, which can have side effects or lose effectiveness over time.
If you’re dealing with frequent urination, weak flow, or other signs of BPH, speak to Dr. Satsangi. He’ll create a personalized treatment plan to restore comfort and confidence.
Call Mission City Urology today or book an appointment online to learn how you can benefit from UroLift.