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Minimally Invasive Procedures for Prostate : Urolift , REZUM , iTind

Overview

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as enlarged prostate, can cause troublesome urinary symptoms that affect quality of life. Today, advanced minimally invasive prostate procedures offer effective relief without major surgery, long hospital stays, or sexual side effects.

UroLift, REZUM, and iTind are modern treatment options designed to improve urine flow while preserving normal sexual function.

BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that commonly occurs with aging. As the prostate enlarges, it presses against the urethra, causing urinary symptoms such as:

  • Weak urine stream
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Frequent urination, especially at night
  • Urgency and incomplete bladder emptying
  • Straining while passing urine

When medications fail or cause side effects, minimally invasive procedures are an excellent alternative.

  • No major surgery
  • Minimal anesthesia
  • Short procedure time
  • Faster recovery
  • Day-care or short hospital stay
  • Preservation of ejaculation and sexual function
  • Suitable for elderly or medically unfit patients

UroLift is a non-ablative, mechanical procedure that lifts and holds the enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra using tiny permanent implants, relieving blockage without cutting or removing tissue.

  • Special implants are placed through a cystoscope
  • Implants pull prostate lobes away from the urethra
  • The urethral passage opens immediately
  • No prostate tissue is cut, burned, or removed
  • Performed under local or light anesthesia
  • Takes 15–20 minutes
  • No catheter or very short-term catheter
  • Day-care procedure
  • Immediate symptom relief
  • No impact on erectile or ejaculatory function
  • Minimal pain
  • Rapid return to normal activities
  • Long-term symptom improvement
  • Mild to moderate BPH
  • Prostate size up to ~80 grams
  • Patients wanting to preserve ejaculation
  • No significant median lobe obstruction

REZUM is a minimally invasive thermal therapy that uses controlled water vapor (steam) to shrink enlarged prostate tissue naturally over time.

  • Water vapor is injected into prostate tissue
  • Steam releases thermal energy
  • Excess tissue is destroyed
  • Body gradually absorbs treated tissue
  • Urinary flow improves over weeks

  • Performed under local or light sedation
  • Procedure time: 10–15 minutes
  • Temporary catheter for a few days
  • Day-care procedure
  • Preserves erectile and ejaculatory function
  • Effective for larger prostates
  • Treats median lobe enlargement
  • Long-lasting symptom relief
  • Reduced need for medications
  • Moderate to severe BPH
  • Prostate size up to ~100 grams
  • Patients who want a non-surgical option
  • Patients unsuitable for surgery

iTind is a temporary implant placed in the prostate to reshape the bladder outlet and urethra mechanically, improving urine flow without permanent implants.

  • Device placed in the prostate endoscopically
  • Remains in place for 5–7 days
  • Gently reshapes prostate tissue
  • Device removed after one week
  • Improved urinary flow achieved
  • Performed under light anesthesia
  • Procedure time: 10–15 minutes
  • No cutting or heating
  • Short hospital stay or day-care
  • No permanent implant
  • Preserves ejaculation
  • Minimal discomfort
  • Quick recovery
  • No tissue removal
  • Mild to moderate BPH
  • Smaller prostate sizes
  • Younger patients
  • Those preferring temporary devices

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