Getting Radio Frequency Therapy

Medtronic’s Prostiva® Radio Frequency (RF) System can be used in your doctor’s office, and it only takes 60 to 90 minutes. After applying a local anaesthetic, the urologist passes a small instrument into the prostate, delivering RF energy that gets rid of the excess tissue causing your symptoms.

Enlarged prostate can cause discomfort, urgent or frequent urination, sleepless nights, and embarrassing interruptions in your daily life. RF therapy offers an effective alternative that may free you from a lifetime of daily medication or invasive surgery for your benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms.

Is It Right for You?

Choosing the right treatment for your enlarged prostate is a personal decision. It’s important to talk openly with your doctor about your symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment concerns.
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Procedure: What to Expect

RF therapy is an in-office treatment for enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). There’s no need for a hospital stay. You can expect your visit to last about 60 to 90 minutes, which includes preparation time, the procedure, and after-procedure care.
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Personal Stories

Read about the experiences of people who have received our products and therapies. You’ll learn first-hand what life was like for these particular patients, both before and after treatment.
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Information on this site should not be used as a substitute for talking with your doctor. Always talk with your doctor about diagnosis and treatment information.

Last updated: 16 Mar 2009

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