Temporary Implanted Nitinol Device (iTind)

Procedures we perform

ABOUT iTIND

What is a temporary implanted nitinol device?

A temporary implanted nitinol device (iTIND) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement.

It involves placing a temporary implant which reshapes the prostate, relieving the obstruction to the flow of urine out of the bladder.

Why is a temporary implanted nitinol device required?

A temporary implanted nitinol device is usually performed to treat urinary symptoms due to benign enlargement of the prostate.

These symptoms may include:

Waking through the night to urinate.

Needing to pass urine frequently and urgently.

Reduced urine flow.

Difficulty starting urination.

Incomplete bladder emptying.

Prostate Enlargement

Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that commonly occurs in men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra, so when it enlarges, it can press against the urethra and block urine flow.

PATIENT JOURNEY

What does an iTIND procedure involve?

iTIND exerts pressure on the prostate tissue creating longitudinal channels through the prostate, improving the flow of urine out of the bladder.

The device is inserted into the prostate via a telescope passed through the urethra (waterpipe). It is removed five to seven days after it is inserted.

The device is inserted under general anaesthetic and removed under sedation.

A catheter isn’t usually required following the procedure.

What is the recovery after insertion and removal of iTIND?

Both insertion and removal of the iTIND is performed as day surgery – you can go home on the day of the procedure.

You should notice gradual improvement in your urinary symptoms within two weeks of the procedure. You may notice blood in your urine, urinary frequency, and burning when passing urine while the device is in place and for several days after it’s removal.

You can usually return to most normal activities, including work, a few days after the device is removed.

What are the alternative treatment options?

Our urologists offer a variety of surgical treatment options for the management of urinary symptoms due to prostate enlargement.

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a procedure used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an operation to remove prostate tissue which is blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It uses a special laser to remove the excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.

Prostatic water vapour therapy (Rezūm)

Prostatic water vapour therapy (Rezūm) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement. It uses water vapour to remove prostate tissue which is blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.

Prostatic Urethral Lift (UroLift)

Prostatic urethral lift (UroLift) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement. It involves placing implants into the prostate which retract the prostatic tissue.

Robotic Simple Prostatectomy (RASP)

Robotic simple prostatectomy is a procedure to remove prostatic tissue which is blocking the flow of urine from the bladder. It is performed using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. It is usually performed for treatment of very large prostates.

Bladder Neck Incision (BNI)

A bladder neck incision (BNI) is a procedure used to treat bladder neck obstruction, which causes urinary problems due to narrowing at the join between the bladder and the prostate.

OUR TEAM

Meet our Urologists

The following Urologists in our practice perform iTIND:

Dr Anojan Navaratnam

Urologist