Innovative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia now available
Eric Stockall, MD recently performed Hillsdale Hospital’s first UroLift™ procedure to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This procedure is now the number one chosen minimally invasive BPH procedure in the U.S.
Hillsdale Hospital offers urology services in partnership with Capital Urological Associates to bring expert urology care with innovative technology to Hillsdale. The highly-trained team provides treatment plans for conditions including urinary incontinence, kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer and BPH.
L to R: Jessica Sorrell, Surgical Technologist; Eric Stockall, MD; Jennifer Chappell, RN OR Circulator
“I am proud that our team is able to offer UroLift™ to patients right here in our community, said Lauren Schneider, clinical nurse manager of surgical services. “It’s a safe, effective option that gets patients back to their normal lives faster, and it reflects our commitment to providing high-quality, advanced surgical care close to home.”
Over 500,000 men have been treated with the UroLift™ system. UroLift™ can be performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia and rarely requires a catheter. When the prostate enlarges, it can squeeze the urethra and block urine flow, often resulting in urinary retention or an overactive bladder. UroLift™ is a minimally invasive option to relieve these symptoms by lifting and holding enlarged prostate tissue out of the way of the urethra.
Around 40% of men in their 50s and 70% of men in their 60s suffer from urinary symptoms caused by BPH, also known as enlarged prostate. BPH is not related to prostate cancer but is known for having direct effects on quality of life. Some patients experiencing BPH are treated with drug therapy, but 50% of surveyed patients report dissatisfaction with BPH medication and urologist satisfaction with the treatment has declined significantly in the last two years.
“Dr. Stockall has been at the forefront of our urology program since it began,” said Jeremiah J. Hodshire, president and chief executive officer. “He is a leader in his field and provides reliable, high-quality care for our patients every time!”
To learn more about surgical options at Hillsdale Hospital, visit hillsdalehospital.com/surgery, or visit UroLift.com to learn more about the UroLift™ procedure.
