This Week's Podcast
Episode 147
October 24th at 10:30am CT
Optilume for Enlarged Prostate: Is It Right for You?
OPTILUME FOR BPH: WHAT PATIENTS NEED TO KNOW
What is Optilume, and could it be an option for men with an enlarged prostate and bothersome urinary symptoms?
In this episode of UroPatient, host and presenter Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, takes a patient-focused look at Optilume for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and what patients should know before considering this minimally invasive treatment option.
If you have BPH symptoms such as a weak urinary stream, difficulty starting urination, frequent urination, urgency, getting up at night to urinate, or feeling that your bladder is not completely empty, you may have wondered what treatment options are available beyond medications or traditional prostate surgery.
Optilume is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a specialized balloon catheter to open the prostatic urethra. The technology also delivers medication to the treated area. But what does that actually mean for the patient?
In this UroPatient episode, we discuss important questions patients may have, including:
• What is BPH and why does an enlarged prostate affect urination?
• What is the Optilume procedure?
• How is Optilume performed?
• What can a patient expect during the procedure?
• Is anesthesia required?
• How long does the procedure take?
• What is recovery like?
• How quickly might urinary symptoms improve?
• What are the potential benefits and risks?
• How does Optilume compare with medications and other BPH procedures?
• Who might be a candidate for Optilume?
• What questions should patients ask their urologist?
The goal of UroPatient is to help patients better understand urologic conditions, procedures, treatments, and recovery so they can have more informed conversations with their healthcare providers.
Remember, every patient is different. The best treatment for BPH depends on factors such as prostate size, anatomy, symptoms, medications, overall health, previous treatments, and patient preferences.
Hosted and presented by Vic Senese, RN, BSN, FAUNA, host of UroPatient.
*The expert's opinions in this communication are personal and not representative of any organization. They are for informational purposes only, not official guidance. Viewers are advised to use their judgment, seek additional advice, and take responsibility for any actions based on these opinions.
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