UroLift®
A more streamlined solution for men with bothersome BPH symptoms who want relief from urinary obstruction without traditional tissue removal — planned with careful candidacy review, symptom scoring, and recovery expectations.
Urinary relief should feel intentional, not one-size-fits-all.
Men looking into UroLift are usually not just looking for a procedure. They are looking for a treatment path that fits their symptoms, their schedule, and their priorities around recovery and function.
The strongest version of this page makes that clear: candidacy matters. Prostate size, anatomy, symptom burden, prior treatment history, and goals all shape whether UroLift is the right next step or whether another BPH option makes more sense.
Designed for bothersome urinary symptoms
UroLift is intended to help reduce the obstruction caused by benign prostatic enlargement that contributes to weak stream, urgency, frequency, and incomplete emptying.
No tissue cutting or removal
The system works by mechanically holding prostate tissue away from the urethra rather than removing or ablating tissue.
Built around a lighter recovery experience
The official system is positioned as a same-day outpatient option in appropriately selected patients.
A key reason many men ask about it
Sexual function preservation is part of the reason UroLift is often discussed among minimally invasive BPH options.
Not every man with BPH is the same candidate.
Strong UroLift care starts with careful evaluation of lower urinary tract symptoms, current medications, prostate anatomy, and how much symptoms are actually affecting daily life. The point is not to oversell a brand name. It is to determine fit.
That means discussing candidacy honestly, explaining how the procedure works, reviewing likely benefits and tradeoffs, and comparing it with medication management or other minimally invasive BPH pathways when appropriate.
Procedure fit starts with better selection
- Review of urinary symptoms and symptom burden
- Medication history and prior BPH treatment review
- Discussion of prostate anatomy and candidacy factors
- Assessment of stream strength, urgency, frequency, and emptying
- Conversation about recovery expectations and goals
- Comparison with other BPH treatment options when appropriate
- Whether UroLift is the right fit for your anatomy and symptoms
- What same-day treatment and recovery can look like
- Expected symptom relief versus medication-only management
- Sexual function considerations
- Alternative minimally invasive or surgical BPH options when needed
- Follow-up planning and longer-term symptom monitoring
Frequently asked questions
UroLift is a minimally invasive BPH treatment that places small implants to lift enlarged prostate tissue away from the urethra and reduce blockage.
It is intended to help symptoms related to urinary obstruction from BPH, such as weak stream, urgency, frequency, and incomplete bladder emptying.
No. The procedure works by lifting and holding prostate tissue out of the way rather than cutting, heating, or removing it.
No. The best candidates are determined by symptom profile, prostate anatomy, overall health, and which treatment priorities matter most to the patient.
If medication is not giving enough relief, or if you are looking for a minimally invasive option for bothersome BPH symptoms, it is worth discussing whether UroLift is a fit.
Ready for a more tailored BPH conversation?
If urinary symptoms from prostate enlargement are affecting daily life in Los Angeles, request a consultation with Joshua R. Gonzalez, MD.