Grant Regional | aspire to live well | Winter 2019

Grant Regional Health Center now of- fers the UroLift System, the first perma- nent implant to treat symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men 50 years of age or older. Cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Adminis- tration in 2013, the UroLift System is designed to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. “Our hospital is committed to pro- viding patients with the highest quality, most effective options to address their urology needs,” says Urologist Ian Stormont, MD. “The UroLift System has an excellent safety profile and pro- vides men suffering from an enlarged prostate a beneficial first-line treatment alternative to drug therapy or more in- vasive surgery. Importantly, the UroLift System provides fast and meaningful Innovative treatment for enlarged prostate relief from BPH symptoms, improving overall quality of life for our patients.” The UroLift System’s permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive procedure, act like tiebacks for window curtains in the way they hold the lobes of an enlarged prostate open. Patients recover from the procedure quickly and return to their normal rou- tines with minimal downtime. Data from clinical trials showed that patients receiving UroLift implants reported rapid improvement in their symptoms, improved urinary flow rates and sustained sexual function. Patients also experienced a significant improve- ment in quality of life. The most com- mon adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in Now available at Grant Regional Health Center GET UROLIFT AND ON WITH YOUR LIFE For more information about Urolo- gist Ian Stormont, MD, the UroLift System or other urology proce- dures offered at Grant Regional Health Center, visit our website at grantregional.com . For an appointment, call 608-723-3249 . severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. About BPH treatment More than 500 million aging men worldwide have an enlarged prostate. Medication is often the first-line therapy, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options—such as transurethral resection of the prostate, considered the gold standard of prostate surgery—can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent and unpleasant side effects. 3 WINTER 2019