The UroLift System is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)—commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This procedure offers a valuable alternative to long-term medication or more invasive surgery.
Rather than removing tissue, the UroLift System lifts and holds the enlarged prostate lobes away from the urethra, creating an open channel for urine to flow and providing rapid symptom relief.
Advantages of the UroLift System
- Quick symptom relief (often within days)
- No cutting, heating or removal of tissue
- Minimal to no sexual side effects (low risk of erectile dysfunction or retrograde ejaculation)
- Outpatient procedure – usually completed in 20 minutes
- Faster recovery and return to normal activity
- No ongoing medication needed in most cases
- Typically, no catheter required
What to Expect: During & After the Procedure
- The procedure is performed under light anaesthesia or sedation
- It takes around 20 minutes to complete
- In some cases, a catheter and overnight hospital stay may be required
Post-Procedure Recovery
- Light activities can usually resume in 3–5 days
- Most patients experience:
- Mild burning with urination
- Pelvic discomfort
- Blood in the urine
- Urgency or frequency of urination
These symptoms are temporary and usually resolve within 1–2 weeks, with full symptom improvement occurring over several months.
What to Expect
- Blood in urine is common for a few days (can be intermittent)
- Pelvic discomfort may last up to two weeks
- Burning or stinging during urination may persist for 2–3 weeks
(Ural® sachets available at pharmacies can help relieve symptoms) - Frequency, urgency, and nocturia often take up to 3 months to improve
