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The UroLift Procedure
Dr Stricker introduced the UroLift procedure for benign enlargement of the prostate at St Vincent’s Hospital. The first procedures were performed in April 2015. All patients were treated as day patients. The UroLift involves placing, at the time of cystoscopy, some needle placements to stretch the prostate away from the urethra. This imporves the flow
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BPH Symptom Score Questionnaire
You can use the following American Urological Association (AUA) BPH Symptom Score Index to evaluate your enlarged prostate symptoms. Simply click the most accurate answer for each question. Your total score is automatically calculated, and you can use it to help determine the severity of your symptoms. Scoring Key: 0 Indicates not at all 1
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The UroLift Procedure
Prof Stricker has introduced a new procedure for benign enlargement of the prostate to enable improvement in urinary function without affecting sexual function. The first case was performed at St Vincent’s in April 2015 and all patients were treated as day patients. The treatment involves placing, at the time of cystoscopy, some needle placements to
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Benign Prostatic Enlargement
Benign prostatic enlargement is the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate. It refers to benign prostatic hyperplasia (increase in the number of cells) or hypertrophy (increase in cell size). Benign prostatic enlargement is the most common prostate disease in men. Typically, the prostate grows to the size of a walnut, but may begin to grow again
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