Designation Recognizes Dr. William R. Vaughn’s Commitment to Exemplary Care, Deep UroLift Experience

Good Samaritan recently announced that the Good Samaritan Physician Network office of Dr. William R. Vaughn has been designated as a UroLift®Center of Excellence. The designation recognizes that Dr. Vaughn has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift System and demonstrated a commitment to exemplary care for men suffering from symptoms associated with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH.

“The UroLift System is the only BPH treatment available that is truly minimally-invasive,” said Dr. Vaughn. “It can be performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia without heating, cutting or removal of prostate tissue. Patients are able to get back to their normal routines quickly and can discontinue the use of medications. It is a privilege to offer my patients a breakthrough treatment option that offers real long-term results.”

Nearly 40 million men in the United States are affected by BPH. Not to be confused with prostate cancer, BPH occurs when the prostate gland that surrounds the male urethra becomes enlarged with advancing age and begins to obstruct the urinary system. Symptoms of BPH often include interrupted sleep and urinary problems, and can cause depression, loss of productivity and decreased quality of life.

Five-year data from a randomized study shows the UroLift System offers not only rapid improvement, but also durable relief for patients with BPH. After five years, patients treated with the UroLift System continue to experience symptom relief with minimal side effects, with few patients requiring an additional procedure for relief. A second randomized clinical trial called BPH6 demonstrated that the minimally invasive UroLift System compares very well to the reference standard surgery, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), with regard to efficacy, and is superior to TURP at preserving sexual function and offering a more rapid recovery.

Medication is often the first-line therapy for enlarged prostate, but relief can be inadequate and temporary. Side effects of medication treatment can include sexual dysfunction, dizziness and headaches, prompting many patients to quit using the drugs. For these patients, the classic alternative is surgery that cuts, heats or removes prostate tissue to open the blocked urethra. While current surgical options can be very effective in relieving symptoms, they can also leave patients with permanent side effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction and retrograde ejaculation.

Dr. Vaughn is hosting a free seminar for men interested in learning more about the UroLift System. The seminar will be held on Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Princeton Theatre and Community Center located at 301 W. Broadway Street in Princeton, Indiana, 47670. Check in is at 5 p.m. (CST) and the presentation will begin at 5:30 p.m. Those interested in attending can RSVP by calling 1-800-343-3503 by May 18. Light refreshments will be provided.