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UROLIFT, a minimal invasive innovation for enlarged prostate disease

Enlarged prostate issues are common among men when they get older, including weak flow of urine, straining to urinate, stop-start urination, and several bathroom trips during the night. Enlarged prostate’s possible in 50% of men in their 50s and 60% of those over 60.

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UROLIFT, a minimal invasive innovation for enlarged prostate disease

UROLIFT is a minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate, widening the urethra affected by the swollen prostate. Before the procedure, the patient is given mild sedation. Then a device is inserted through the urethra to access the prostate. After that 4-6, the number depending on the size and severity of the disease, tiny implants made of medical grade stainless steel and highly flexible nitinol are left in place to lift or hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way, opening the urethra permanently.

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