March 27, 2019
Georgia Urology, the largest urology practice in Atlanta and throughout the Southeast, today announced that they will be surpassing the treatment of more than 1,500 patients with the UroLift® System, a proven, minimally invasive technology to treat men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, or BPH. Most recently, Dr. Carl Capelouto reached his 100th case in February, Dr. Ronald Anglade performs his 150th case this month, and Dr. Lewis Kriteman will complete his 100th procedure in April. These numbers help make Georgia Urology one of the highest performing practitioners of the UroLift® System in metro Atlanta.
“The UroLift® System preserves sexual function which is important to men and their partners,” says Dr. Ronald Anglade. “Patients like that they can have the treatment done in my office, in under an hour, with local anesthesia. And best of all, they experience rapid symptom relief and return to normal routines quickly,” he adds.
Nearly 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH. Not to be confused with prostate cancer, BPH occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems and can cause loss of productivity, depression and decreased quality of life.
Five-year data from a randomized study shows the UroLift® System offers not only rapid improvement but also durable relief for patients with BPH. After five years, patients treated with the UroLift® System continue to experience symptom relief with minimal side effects, with few patients requiring additional treatment for relief. A second randomized clinical trial called BPH6 demonstrated that the minimally invasive UroLift® System compares very well to the reference standard 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.
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.
Georgia Urology is a proud sponsor of Dash4Dad 2014 Zero Prostate Cancer Run/Walk-America’s premier men’s health event series. Join TEAM GU as we walk/run in Sandy Springs to help fund research, education and free screenings. For details and registration, go to www.dash4dad.org.
Starting January 1, 2021, Georgia Urology is proud to accept Ambetter insurance for adult patients. We are committed to providing quality healthcare while working with leading insurance companies to offer cost-effective and affordable care. At Georgia Urology, we accept most insurance plans. For any questions, please call our business office at 678-284-4680 to speak with […]
Dr. Sharpe has been practicing in the Gainesville area for the past 4 years where he delivers personalized care with a strong emphasis on patient outcomes. His vast experience in minimally invasive surgery includes more advanced robotic procedures, such as partial nephrectomy and nephroureterectomy. Dr. Sharpe also has a special interest in prosthetic urology which […]