Urolift FAQs

How long does UroLift last for? Currently, 90% of men who have had an implant have persistent relief from their symptoms at 4 years. UroLifts in Australia are a relatively new procedure only being available here commercially from July 2013.

What is Dr Chabert’s experience with UroLift? Dr Chabert performed the first UroLift implant in Queensland Australia in Aug 2013. He has the largest experience in the state of Queensland and one of the largest in Australia. He has mentored and trained other surgeons in this technique for UroLift Australia. He performs this treatment most weeks at Pindara Private Hospital.

Are there any side effects from UroLift? UroLift is commonly a straight forward procedure. The side effect which are most frequently seen are perineal discomfort, blood in the urine and an increase in frequency and urgency which can last for around one week.

Is a UroLift implant painful? The majority of men who have a UroLift implant in Australia experience a degree of perineal discomfort which last for a few days. The degree of discomfort is related to the number of “clips” inserted and whether an individual has previously had inflammation of the prostate. Discomfort is managed with pain killers which are prescribed at the time of the procedure.

What happens if symptoms recur after a UroLift implant? If an individual experiences a recurrence of urinary symptoms after a UroLift implant that are bothersome then all treatment choices are still available for that individual. These include laser prostate surgery, TURP or a revision UroLift implant.

Is there any risk to sexual function with the UroLift procedure? No. UroLift removes no prostate tissue and as a result there is no erectile dysfunction nor is there retrograde ejaculation.

How many days is the typical patient admitted after UroLift surgery? Within a few hours of the UroLift treatment.

What are the advantages of UroLift? UroLift is a minimally invasive treatment option for men with symptomatic BPH. It is suitable for men who have a prostate volume less than 100 cc and who don’t want to take medications or have side effects from these drugs or who wish not to have tissue removal surgery such as a GreenLight laser prostatectomy or TURP. UroLIft is performed as a day case, requires no urinary catheter and has a short recovery period. Improvements in function are generally significantly better than with medication and not associated with any form of sexual dysfunction. This means no erectile nor ejaculatory dysfunction.

Can UroLift implants be removed? Yes. If there is insignificant improvement in symptoms or recurrence of symptoms with time it is possible to proceed on with cavitating surgery such as GreenLight or TURP.

What is a UroLift implant made of? A UroLift implant is made of three components: A stainless steel urethral piece, nylon thread and a capsular Nitinol anchor.