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Area of Science:

Urology
Medical Devices
Men's Health

Background:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common, progressive condition impacting aging men's quality of life.
Current BPH treatments can have drawbacks, necessitating novel approaches.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce the second-generation Temporarily Implanted Nitinol Device (iTind) for BPH.
To detail the minimally invasive, in-office deployment and removal procedure.
To highlight favorable patient outcomes based on prospective data.

Main Methods:

Deployment of the iTind device using standard flexible cystoscopy.
Device remains in situ for 5–7 days.
Office-based removal utilizing a silicone catheter.

Main Results:

iTind is an FDA-approved temporary prostatic urethral device.
Deployment and removal can be performed without sedation or general anesthesia.
Prospective, randomized data show favorable functional and sexual patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

The iTind device presents a viable, minimally invasive option for managing BPH.
The procedure is well-tolerated and can be conducted in an office setting.
iTind demonstrates positive impacts on patient quality of life regarding urinary and sexual function.