Enlarged prostate · UroLift
UroLift: how the procedure works, and who it may be for
UroLift is one of the enlarged-prostate procedures our urologists provide. Here is how the device works, who Advanced Urology considers a candidate, and what the first days after the procedure often feel like, in plain language.
How UroLift works
Here are the three steps. A delivery device is passed through the urethra to reach the enlarged prostate. Small, permanent implants are placed to lift and hold the blocking tissue aside, so the urethra opens more widely. The delivery device is then removed, leaving those implants in place to help urine flow more freely.
Who it may be for
Men who have a slow stream, frequent urination, dribbling or other signs of blockage from the prostate sometimes ask about UroLift. Men whose prostate is under 80 grams are generally considered good candidates; larger prostates do not respond as well. Our urologists measure the gland and how completely the bladder empties before recommending any procedure, including this one. Other options, such as HoLEP, ThuLEP, TURP and prostate artery embolization, remain available when UroLift is not the better fit. All of our BPH options are collected on the enlarged-prostate page, including this note: Rezum is not part of our practice.
Where it is done, and what recovery can feel like
UroLift is performed as an outpatient procedure in our surgery centers; a hospital stay is not part of the usual plan. Many men notice burning with urination, often about a week and eased with medicine; more frequent urination for one to two weeks; and mild blood in the urine that typically clears within a week. Our urologist reviews the risks that apply in your case before a date is set.
Where UroLift sits among the BPH options we actually offer
UroLift is one way Advanced Urology treats an enlarged prostate: small implants hold tissue away from the channel rather than cutting, heating, or removing it, as our UroLift page and BPH size guide describe. It is discussed especially for smaller glands. It is not the right procedure for every prostate, and our urologists will say if another option on the same list — medicines, PAE, Aquablation, TURP, or HoLEP — is a better match.
Consults are at 10730 Medlock Bridge Rd or at the Cumming Clinic; the procedure, when we recommend it, is done in the Johns Creek surgery center. We will talk about recovery, about temporary urinary symptoms, and about the chance that another treatment could be needed later.
What to expect if UroLift is the plan we agree on
The first visit is measurement and conversation, not an implant day. If you proceed, you will get instructions about eating and medicines, and you will need a ride home. Our UroLift page presents it as outpatient surgery, often without a catheter, though a catheter is sometimes used for a short time. We will be specific about your case rather than promising a single recovery story.
Is UroLift a cancer operation?
No. It treats blockage from a benign enlargement. A separate PSA or cancer question, if you have one, is handled as its own work-up.
Can I read about the other BPH procedures too?
Yes. Our enlarged-prostate page lists the options our urologists offer, and we are glad to compare them with you in clinic once we have your measurements.
Two official videos that include UroLift
Dr. Herman Bagga, who practices at our Cumming Clinic, reviews three options when medicine is not enough, including UroLift. A second official Advanced Urology video covers UroLift in a short format. Neither one is a decision about your own prostate.
Watch: Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to helpWhat the video covers. Titled "Prostate medicine not working? 3 options to help." The official video, featuring Dr. Herman Bagga, is about next steps for an enlarged prostate (BPH) when tamsulosin or finasteride is not helping or the side effects bother you, as the public description states.
Watch: UroLift in 60 Seconds: Opening an Enlarged Prostate Without CuttingWhat the video covers. Titled "UroLift in 60 Seconds: Opening an Enlarged Prostate Without Cutting." The official short video, with Dr. Dev Mally, presents UroLift for an enlarged prostate (BPH) that is narrowing the urethra, as the public description states, without describing tissue removal.
Is UroLift performed at Johns Creek?
Yes. We perform UroLift at the Johns Creek Clinic & Surgery Center. A consult can start in Johns Creek or Cumming.
Do I have to try medicine first?
Many men have already tried a medicine before this conversation. We will look at what you have tried and whether UroLift is a fit, or whether another option on our enlarged prostate page is a better match for your prostate and goals.
What should I bring?
A medicine list, prior PSA values, and any prostate-size or flow-test results you already have.
How do I request a consult at these offices?
Call 678-344-8900 or use Book online, and mention UroLift or enlarged prostate so we can place the visit.
Whenever a visit would help, the Johns Creek and Cumming teams are a phone call or a booked appointment away.