Are you waking up throughout the night to urinate?
Has your urine stream weakened, or does your bladder never feel completely empty?
These are classic signs of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)—an enlarged prostate.
For moderate to severe symptoms, Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy and the UroLift System offer advanced, minimally invasive solutions that restore healthy urinary flow while preserving your sexual function.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Preserve Sexual Function : Minimal risk of erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction.
- Minimally Invasive : Performed under local anesthesia with no tissue cutting.
- Same-Day Discharge : Quick treatment with zero overnight hospital stays.
- Proven Long-Term Relief : 50%+ improvement in IPSS symptom scores.
Common BPH Symptoms
If you experience any of the following, your prostate may require medical evaluation:
- Frequent urge to urinate (day & night)
- Sudden, uncontrollable urgency
- Weak, interrupted, or slow stream
- Difficulty starting or straining to urinate
- Post-urination dribbling or incomplete emptying
⚠️ Emergency Notice:
If you experience acute urinary retention (suddenly unable to urinate at all), please seek immediate emergency care.
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Rezūm vs. UroLift: How Do They Differ?
| Feature | Rezūm Therapy (TWVA) | UroLift System (PUL) |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanism | Uses natural water vapor (steam) to shrink enlarged tissue. | Uses tiny permanent implants to pull tissue away from the urethra. |
| Surgical Action | Natural tissue absorption over time. | Immediate mechanical lifting (no tissue removed). |
| Anesthesia | Local anesthesia / Light sedation | Local anesthesia / Light sedation |
| Hospital Stay | Outpatient (Go home same day) | Outpatient (Go home same day) |
| Recovery | Rapid relief within a few weeks. | Immediate symptom relief. |
*TWVA : Transurethral Water Vapor Ablation
*PUL : Prostatic Urethral Lift
Which Option Is Right for You?
Rezūm and UroLift are not one-size-fits-all.
The optimal choice depends on your specific prostate volume, anatomical shape, symptom severity, and personal health priorities. At Gangnam St. Mary's Urology Clinic, our specialists conduct thorough diagnostic evaluations to recommend the safest and most effective procedure for your lifestyle.
Planning Your Visit to Seoul
We welcome international patients and offer streamlined consultations. To maximize your visit, please prepare:
1. Recent PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test results
2. Prostate ultrasound or MRI records
3. Current medication list & medical history
You can securely forward your medical records to our international care team prior to traveling to Korea.
※ Disclaimer: This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. PSA results are interpreted in the context of age, symptoms, and additional testing, and cannot independently confirm or rule out prostate cancer. A comprehensive in-person evaluation is required for accurate diagnosis. Individual results may vary.