PLEASANTON, Calif. – NeoTract, Inc., a medical device company focused on addressing unmet needs in the field of urology, today announced presentations at the 34th World Congress of Endourology (WCE) in Cape Town, South Africa, featuring the UroLift® System for the treatment of enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Five presentations, including single-center experiences from the United States and the UK and meta-analyses at one year and four years, concluded positive outcomes for the UroLift System including durability of results and no sexual dysfunction. In addition, the UroLift System was featured at the plenary BPH debate, where it was compared favorably to more invasive techniques.
“The UroLift System continues to generate international enthusiasm, as evidenced by the volume and quality of discussions at the WCE conference this year, which comes on the heels of the Accelerated Access designation for the UroLift System in the UK,” said Ted Lamson, founder and chief technical officer of NeoTract, Inc. “We are pleased that the UroLift System is taking center stage in many vibrant conversations focused on optimal patient care for men with BPH.”
Held last week in conjunction with the South African Urological Association (SAUA) Meeting, the annual WCE conference attracts a significant number of leading urologists from around the world. The program showcases current best practices and the future of urology, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.
The UroLift System is a proven treatment that can get men off BPH medications and allow them to avoid major surgery, while preserving sexual function. Long-term clinical data from the LIFT randomized study published in Urologic Clinics of North America showed that, after four years, patients treated with the UroLift device continue to experience symptom relief with minimal side effects, with few patients requiring an additional procedure for relief.1 A second randomized clinical trial called BPH6 published in European Urology demonstrated that the UroLift device compares very well to the classic surgery, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), with regard to efficacy, and is superior to TURP at preserving sexual function and offering a more rapid recovery.2
More than 37 million men in the United States are affected by BPH, which occurs with advancing age when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include sleepless nights and urinary problems, and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation (dry orgasm).
About the UroLift System
The FDA-cleared UroLift System is a novel, minimally invasive technology for treating lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The UroLift permanent implants, delivered during a minimally invasive transurethral outpatient procedure, relieve prostate obstruction and open the urethra directly without cutting, heating, or removing prostate tissue. Clinical data from a pivotal 206-patient randomized controlled study showed that patients with enlarged prostate receiving UroLift implants reported rapid and durable symptomatic and urinary flow rate improvement without compromising sexual function. Patients also experienced a significant improvement in quality of life. Most common adverse events reported include hematuria, dysuria, micturition urgency, pelvic pain, and urge incontinence. Most symptoms were mild to moderate in severity and resolved within two to four weeks after the procedure. The UroLift System is available in the U.S., Europe, Australia and Canada. Learn more at www.UroLift.com.
About NeoTract
NeoTract, Inc. is dedicated to developing innovative, minimally invasive and clinically effective devices that address unmet needs in the field of urology. The company’s initial focus is on improving the standard of care for patients with BPH using the UroLift System, a minimally invasive permanent implant system that treats symptoms while preserving normal sexual function. Learn more at www.NeoTract.com.
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1 Roehrborn Urology Clinics 2016
2 Sonksen et al Eur Urology 2015
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