BPH Treatment & Enlarged Prostate Treatment Side Effects
Cooled ThermoTherapyTM
Cooled ThermoTherapy
Indications: The Targis® System is a non-surgical device intended to relieve symptoms and obstruction associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is indicated for men with prostatic urethral lengths of 2.5+ cm. Adverse Events: Cooled ThermoTherapyTM is available by prescription only. This therapy is not for everyone. Talk to your physician to see if Cooled ThermoTherapy is right for you. Most medical procedures may have side effects. Most complications occurred shortly after treatment and were transient. Possible side effects for Cooled ThermoTherapy include hematuria, dysuria, blood in urine, clots in urine, painful or difficult urination, thickened bladder muscle, rectal irritation, temporary inability to control urination, brief inability to achieve or maintain an erection and the inability to discharge semen in orgasm thus should be considered by men who wish to have further offspring. A small risk of urethral stricture may result requiring further intervention. Patients may experience discomfort during the procedure that may require the use of analgesics or sedatives. Patients may be catheterized for a 2 to 5 day period following the treatment.1 For more complete information about the benefits and risks associated with Cooled ThermoTherapy please refer to the Instructions for Use found on our website at www.urologix.com or call us at 1.800.475.1403. Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician trained and/or experienced in the use of this device as outlined in the required training program.For more complete information about the benefits and risks associated with this enlarged prostate treatment, please refer to the Instructions for Use found on our website at www.cooledthermotherapy.com.
1Data derived from the CTC Advance® Instructions for Use, 250348 Rev D 08/10.
Prostiva® RF Therapy
Prostiva RF Therapy
Indications: Prostiva® RF Therapy is indicated for the treatment of symptoms due to urinary outflow obstruction secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in men over the age of 50 with prostate sizes between 20cc and 50cc. Adverse Events: Side effects may include obstruction, bleeding, pain/discomfort, urgency, frequency and urinary tract infection. Caution: Federal law (USA) restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician. For a listing of indications, contraindications, precautions and warnings, please refer to the System User Guide.
