The Yawkey building entrance is now closed.

As of April 29, BMC’s Yawkey building doors are closed as an entrance. All patients and visitors on our main campus must enter the hospital via the Shapiro, Menino, or Moakley buildings, where they will be greeted by team members at a new centralized check-in desk. Learn more.

The Urolift™ System uses a specialized stapling device to lift and hold enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so that it no longer blocks the urethra. The urologist inserts a cystoscope through the urethra to determine the precise area(s) of prostate tissue to be pulled back. Then a small needle is inserted through the sheath to stitch the tissues. This is an ideal procedure for men with a small to moderate size prostate gland who want to preserve their ejaculatory function.

What are the benefits of Urolift™?

  • Same-day procedure.
  • Insertion of a catheter is often unnecessary.
  • Immediate improvement in urinary flow and preservation of ejaculatory function.
  • There is no cutting, heating, or removal of prostate tissue.
  • Patients are able to return to their ordinary daily activities in 24-48 hours.