Enlarging Prostate/ Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

BPH, or benign prostatic hypertrophy, is a common benign condition in men as they age affecting about 40 million Americans. About half of all men between ages 51 and 60 and up to 90% of men over age 80 have BPH. When the prostate gets large enough it squeezes the urethra and causes lower urinary tract symptoms like frequency, urgency, straining, and getting up to void in the middle of the night. Severe BPH can cause urinary retention. When symptoms become noticeable or bothersome medications, minimally invasive surgery, or surgery may be needed to alleviate them and protect and maintain bladder function. 

There are multiple options available to control or alleviate your BPH symptoms.

First line treatments are usually medications, but if you have unwanted side effects or don’t want to take medications Jersey Urology offers minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Rezum

Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy is a non-surgical treatment that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam, to remove excess prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra.

This procedure does not require general anesthesia and is done in the office. Sexual function is maintained after Rezūm and you can return to your normal activities within days. Most patients start to notice symptom relief within two weeks of the procedure with maximum relief usually noted around 3 months. Rezūm is an FDA approved procedure and is included in the American Urologic Association’s guidelines for BPH. This is covered by Medicare and many private insurances. 

Urolift

Urolift uses tiny implants to hold open the obstructed pathway that blocks urine flow. IT does not require the use of heating, cutting, or removing prostate tissue. It is an in office procedure that does not require general anesthesia and is typically done in less than 30 minutes. Most patients experience symptom relief in as little as two weeks. Urolift does not affect your sexual function. It is FDA approved and covered by Medicare and many private insurances. 

Jersey Urology strives to provide timely care as well as education to treat your voiding symptoms due to BPH.