In this episode we discuss the Urolift procedure for the treatment of the urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate (BPH). It is considered one of the so called MIST procedures -minimally invasive surgical therapies for BPH. So where does Urolift fit in amongst the various procedures we have discussed for the treatment of BPH. How does it compare to other minimally invasive procedures like Rezum and iTind? How does it stack up against more traditional surgical therapies such as TURP or specialized procedures like HOLEP or robotics simple prostatectomy? What are the risks and benefits? How durable is the procedure? And, probably most importantly, what kind of outcome or improvement can someone expect from the procedure? To answer these questions and many more we turned to a true expert.
Brian Mazzarella, MD
Dr. Brian Mazzarella is a Board Certified Urologist practicing at Urology Austin. He completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Texas. He then attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed his urology training at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a leading surgeon in Urolift and has been recognized as a UroLift Center of Excellence. Dr. Mazzarella also serves as the Director of Clinical Research for Urology Austin and serves as an Affiliate Faculty Member for the Dell Medical School. Dr. Mazzarella has traveled extensively, both nationally and internationally, to teach surgical techniques to his colleagues. And now, without further ado, I bring you our conversation with Dr. Brian Mazzarella about the Urolift procedure for BPH.