UroLift · Enlarged prostate
How UroLift works, and who may be a candidate.
Our urologists may suggest UroLift when an enlarged prostate is squeezing the flow of urine and medicine has not been enough.
Urologist at this office
What is UroLift?
UroLift is a way to open the urine channel when an enlarged prostate is pressing on it. Our urologists place small implants that hold the enlarged sides of the prostate apart, so urine has a clearer path. Nothing is cut away or heated, and no prostate tissue is removed.
Who may be a candidate?
It may be a fit for men whose bother comes from an enlarged prostate rather than from another blockage, and whose prostate is not especially large — often under about 80 grams. Our urologists measure the gland, look at how well the bladder empties, and then talk with you about whether UroLift is a reasonable next step, or whether another option would serve you better.
Where and how is it done?
It is an outpatient procedure with anesthesia in our surgery center, in the same building as your visits at 11660 Alpharetta Hwy Ste 700, Roswell, GA 30076. UroLift carries risks, as every procedure does, and our urologists explain them before you decide.
What is recovery like?
The first days can feel a little raw. Many men notice burning when they urinate for about a week, a need to go more often for a week or two, and a little blood in the urine that usually settles within a week. Most people return to ordinary work within a day or two. Our team will give you written aftercare before you leave the surgery center.
Will insurance cover it?
Most major plans, including Medicare, cover UroLift. Call 678-344-8900 and our team will confirm your coverage.
What if it does not help enough?
UroLift is not the last word if symptoms linger. The implants can be taken out if needed, and another enlarged-prostate procedure can still be discussed later. Our BPH treatment page walks through those later choices in brief, and our urologists will help you compare them against the pattern of symptoms you still have.
See all of our enlarged prostate treatments, or read Dr. Herman Bagga’s note on what comes after pills.
Read more from Advanced Urology: UroLift
What happens at your first visit about UroLift?
Our urologists begin with your symptoms and a urine test. A flow test measures how strongly you pee, and an ultrasound afterward shows what stays in your bladder. Those results, along with the size of your prostate, tell us whether UroLift is worth considering or whether another option makes more sense.
How should I prepare?
Bring a list of your medicines, including prostate pills and any blood thinners, plus your insurance card and photo ID. Copies of past PSA results or imaging help too. It is also worth noting how often you get up at night, so you have something to compare against later.
Who will I see?
At this office you may see Dr. Herman Bagga, Dr. Rut Patel or Dr. Kushan Radadia, along with our physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Meet our Alpharetta / Roswell team.
Related video
Dr. A. Dev Mally of Advanced Urology explains UroLift in about a minute, and Dr. Herman Bagga of our team covers what can help when prostate medicine is not enough:
For education, not medical advice. Every treatment has risks and benefits. Emergency? Call 911 or go to an emergency room.
Whenever you’re ready, our Alpharetta / Roswell team would be glad to hear from you.