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Urolift

Introduction to Urolift

Introduction to UroLift

An enlarged prostate can affect urination in several ways. You may notice a weaker stream, find yourself going to the bathroom more often, have trouble fully emptying your bladder, or wake up several times during the night to urinate. Over time, these symptoms can become bothersome enough that you begin looking for treatment.

At East Coast Advanced Urology in Clifton, NJ, Dr. Karl Coutinho offers UroLift for men experiencing bothersome urinary symptoms caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). He welcomes patients from throughout the greater New York metropolitan area and evaluates each patient’s symptoms, prostate anatomy, overall health, and treatment goals to determine whether UroLift may be an appropriate option.

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What is UroLift?

UroLift is a minimally invasive treatment for urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Rather than cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue, the procedure uses small implants to hold enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra.

By moving the obstructing tissue aside, UroLift creates a more open pathway for urine to pass through the urethra. The implants are designed to remain in place after treatment. While many patients experience lasting improvement in their urinary symptoms, results can vary, and additional treatment may eventually be needed if BPH symptoms return or progress.

Other Treatments for an Enlarged Prostate

UroLift can be an effective option for appropriately selected patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia, but it is not the right treatment for every enlarged prostate. Dr. Coutinho will consider your symptoms, prostate anatomy, previous treatments, and individual goals when determining which approach may be most appropriate.

GreenLight laser prostate surgery uses laser energy to remove prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow. It may be considered for patients whose symptoms or prostate characteristics make a tissue-removing procedure more appropriate than UroLift.

Who Are the Best Candidates for UroLift?

Men with bothersome urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate may be candidates for UroLift. Dr. Coutinho will evaluate your symptoms, prostate anatomy, overall health, previous treatments, and treatment goals before determining whether the procedure is right for you.

Patients who may benefit from UroLift include men who:

  • Have urinary symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
  • Experience a weak urine stream or difficulty starting urination
  • Need to urinate frequently or urgently
  • Continue to have bothersome symptoms despite medication or prefer another treatment option
  • Want a minimally invasive alternative to procedures that remove prostate tissue
  • Are appropriate candidates based on the size and anatomy of their prostate
  • Understand what to expect from the procedure and its potential limitations

What Are the Benefits of UroLift?

UroLift can improve bothersome urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate without removing prostate tissue. For appropriately selected patients, it can provide several benefits, including:

  • A stronger, easier urine stream
  • Fewer frequent or urgent trips to the bathroom
  • Less trouble starting urination
  • Treatment without cutting away or removing prostate tissue
  • Usually no need for an overnight hospital stay
  • A relatively short period of downtime
  • Lower likelihood of certain sexual side effects compared with some surgical treatments for BPH
  • Other BPH treatments can still be considered later if symptoms return or progress.
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How to Begin Your UroLift Evaluation

The first step is a consultation with Dr. Coutinho at East Coast Advanced Urology in Clifton, NJ. During this visit, he will ask about the urinary symptoms you are experiencing and review your medical history, medications, and any previous treatment for an enlarged prostate.

Your evaluation may also include a physical examination and additional testing to understand your prostate and urinary function better. Dr. Coutinho will then discuss whether UroLift or another BPH treatment may be appropriate for you.

Patients can expect to:

  • Talk with Dr. Coutinho about the urinary problems you have been experiencing
  • Go over your medications and any previous treatment for your prostate or urinary symptoms
  • Complete an examination or additional testing if needed
  • Learn more about UroLift and whether it fits your treatment goals
  • Discuss recovery, possible limitations, and other BPH treatment options
  • Review the treatment plan Dr. Coutinho recommends based on your evaluation

What to Expect on the Day of Your UroLift Procedure

UroLift is typically performed as an outpatient procedure, allowing patients to return home the same day. Before treatment begins, Dr. Coutinho and the care team will prepare you for the procedure and review what you can expect. Medication or anesthesia may be used to help keep you comfortable.

During the procedure, Dr. Coutinho passes a specialized instrument through the urethra to reach the prostate. Small UroLift implants are then placed to hold obstructing prostate tissue away from the urethra, creating a more open pathway for urine to flow. The number and placement of the implants will depend on your individual prostate anatomy.

After the procedure, you will be monitored for a short period before returning home with instructions for your recovery and follow-up care.

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UroLift Recovery

Your Guide to Post-UroLift Care

Many patients can return home the same day after UroLift and gradually resume normal activities as they begin to feel better. During the initial recovery period, you may experience burning with urination, urinary urgency or frequency, pelvic discomfort, or a small amount of blood in the urine.

These symptoms should gradually improve as you recover. Dr. Coutinho will provide instructions regarding fluids, medications, exercise, sexual activity, and other precautions based on your individual treatment. Follow-up care will allow him to monitor your urinary symptoms and determine how well you are responding to the procedure.

How Much Does UroLift Cost in New Jersey?

The cost of UroLift in Clifton, NJ, and the greater New York metropolitan area can vary depending on your individual treatment, facility fees, the number of implants needed, and your insurance coverage.

Insurance coverage depends on your plan and medical needs. Before treatment, our team can help review your benefits and explain any costs you may be responsible for.

Why Choose Dr. Coutinho?

Dr. Karl Coutinho evaluates BPH using a treatment-selection approach rather than assuming one procedure is appropriate for every enlarged prostate. His experience includes office-based and surgical BPH treatments, allowing prostate anatomy, symptom severity, sexual priorities, medication history, and the degree of obstruction to guide the recommendation.

Dr. Coutinho has also served as a principal investigator in prospective BPH clinical research, including the randomized, sham-controlled PINNACLE trial of the Optilume BPH catheter system, and is a co-author of the published PINNACLE results and subsequent research evaluating preservation of sexual function. This research background is particularly relevant when discussing the tradeoffs among symptom improvement, invasiveness, durability, and sexual side effects of different BPH treatments.

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    I’ve never met a doctor so empathetic, professional and Knowledgeable Dr Coutinho performed a very difficult surgery on me. I had absolutely no pain.

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Schedule Your Consultation

If an enlarged prostate is causing bothersome urinary symptoms, schedule a consultation with Dr. Karl Coutinho at East Coast Advanced Urology in Clifton, NJ. He can evaluate your symptoms, review previous treatments, and determine whether UroLift may be appropriate for you.

Dr. Coutinho welcomes patients from throughout the greater New York metropolitan area. Call today to schedule your consultation.

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