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UroLift System Treatment in Tucson, AZ
At Arizona Center for Vasectomy and Urology, board-certified urologist Dr. Peter Burrows is highly trained and experienced in performing the UroLift System Treatment. During the procedure, the doctor implants tiny permanent implants that gently hold the prostate lobes apart, thereby relieving pressure on the urethra and allowing urine to flow freely. The procedure typically results in a significant improvement in urinary flow with minimal to no side effects.
At your appointment, Dr. Burrows will discuss your medical history and symptoms, review the procedure and expected outcomes, and answer any questions you may have. We want you to feel comfortable and confident in your decision to pursue treatment.
If you’re ready to schedule your BPH treatment appointment in Tucson, AZ, call the Arizona Center for Vasectomy and Urology today at (520) 731-0600. Our team of experienced and caring professionals is here to provide you with the medical care you need to effectively and comfortably treat your enlarged prostate.
The UroLift® System Treatment
What is the UroLift System?
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.1
Advantages of the UroLift System
- Safe and effective2
- Risk profile better than reported for surgical procedures such as TURP3
- Rapid symptom relief,4 better than reported for medications5
- Only leading BPH procedure shown not to cause new and lasting sexual dysfunction*2,5,6
- Covered by Medicare, national, and commercial plans**
- Typically no catheter required after treatment4,6
How Does The UroLift® System Work?
*No instances of new, sustained erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction in the L.I.F.T. pivotal study
**When medical criteria are met
Indicated for the treatment of symptoms of an enlarged prostate up to 100 cc in men 45 years or older. As with any medical procedure, individual results may vary. Most common side effects are temporary 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.4 Rare side effects, including bleeding and infection, may lead to a serious outcome and may require intervention. Speak with your doctor to determine if you may be a candidate.
References
- Shore, Can J Urol 2014
- Roehrborn, Can J Urol 2017
- Sonksen, EU Urol, 2015
- Roehrborn, J Urology 2013
- AUA BPH Guidelines 2003, 2020
- McVary, J Sex Med 2016
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Schedule your BPH Treatment Appointment in Tucson, AZ
If you're experiencing symptoms of BPH in the Tucson area, contact the Arizona Center for Vasectomy and Urology today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Peter Burrows. Give our urology clinic a call at (520) 731-0600.