If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve already been diagnosed with BPH — and you’re not satisfied with the usual options. Many of our patients come to us after trying medications with frustrating side effects, or after being told that surgery like TURP or laser was their only choice.
At Urology Innovations Canada (UIC), we specialize in non-invasive and minimally invasive treatment options for men living with BPH. Here’s what you can expect from your first consultation with our team.
A Fresh Perspective, Not a Repeat of What You’ve Heard
We’re an independent Canadian clinic focused on minimally invasive care. That means:
- We’re not part of a public hospital system
- We don’t require referrals
- We offer approved procedures that many general urologists cannot provide
If you’re tired of waiting, frustrated with medications, considering alternatives for surgery and laser, or just want to learn more — we’re here.
UIC focuses on minimally invasive, outpatient BPH solutions like Rezum™, iTind, and Optilume, designed to preserve sexual function, reduce recovery time, and provide lasting relief. Whether you’re just starting to explore treatment or looking for an alternative to what’s been offered, we’re here to help you make an informed, confident decision.
Step 1: Complete the Pre-Screening Form
Your first interaction with us starts with our online pre-screening form. This gives our team the information we need about your symptoms, medical history, and goals before we connect with you.
Once you submit the form, our medical team carefully reviews your answers. If you appear to be a good candidate for our treatments, we will reach out to you directly to arrange a phone consultation.
Step 2: A Phone Interview With Our Team
If you qualify based on your form, your next step is usually a telephone consultation. During this call, we’ll:
- Review your current and past treatments
- Learn more about your symptoms and concerns
- Review any prior tests or treatment you’ve had (if available)
- Explain what we offer, and whether a visit makes sense for you
- Talk through your lifestyle, urinary symptoms, and goals
Our aim is not to repeat tests unnecessarily, but to build a clear picture of what you’ve tried, what worked, and what didn’t — so we can guide you toward the right next step.
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Step 3: Reviewing Your Options
In the public healthcare system, most urologists are limited to offering medications, watchful waiting, or hospital-based surgeries like TURP or GreenLight Laser. If you’re looking for other options, they can be difficult to access.
UIC is different.
As an independent urology clinic, we offer innovative, FDA- and Health Canada-approved, office-based procedures like Rezūm™, Optilume®, and iTind™ – treatments designed to relieve BPH symptoms while avoiding long hospital stays, lengthy recovery times, and major side effects.
During this stage, we’ll walk you through:
- What’s actually causing your symptoms (since not all urinary problems are BPH)
- What treatments you’ve already tried or been offered
- Which minimally invasive options may be a good fit — and which ones likely aren’t
We want you to understand your anatomy, your diagnosis, and the pros and cons of each option.
If you’re a candidate and choose to proceed, we’ll arrange your physician consultation — either in person or virtually, depending on your location and needs.
Step 4: Confirming the Fit
Depending on your anatomy, prostate size, and goals, we may discuss:
Rezum
Steam therapy that shrinks the prostate tissue causing blockage. A short procedure with long-term results – and no incisions.
Optilume BPH
A balloon-based therapy that gently opens the prostate channel and delivers a therapeutic coating to help maintain the opening.
iTind
A temporary implant that reshapes the prostate channel over a few days, then is removed — no cutting or heat required.
Each option has its benefits, and we’ll help you understand how they compare to medication, TURP, and other surgeries.
Step 5: Any Necessary Testing
If additional tests are needed to confirm your diagnosis or guide next steps, we’ll explain exactly what those are and why they matter.
Some of the most common tools we use include:
- Flow testing (to see how well you’re emptying)
- Ultrasound (to check prostate size and bladder health)
- Cystoscopy (a quick in-clinic scope if anatomy needs a closer look)
- PSA (blood test for prostate specific antigen to rule out prostate cancer)
We only recommend what’s essential to make the right treatment choice.
Step 6: Making the Right Decision for You
At UIC, we believe treatment should fit your lifestyle – not the other way around. Our role is to guide, not pressure.
We’ll help you consider:
- What you’re hoping to avoid (e.g., meds, invasive surgery)
- Your preferences around recovery time and risks
- What the evidence shows for each option
Most importantly, we give you the space to decide when — or whether — to move forward. Some patients choose to monitor their condition for now. Others are ready to book treatment.
Either is fine with us.
Get Started
The first step is simple: complete our short pre-screening form.
This lets us understand your symptoms, treatment history, and health and lifestyle goals. Once we’ve reviewed your information, our team will reach out to you directly if you appear to be a candidate for one of our minimally invasive treatments.
From there, we’ll guide you through the next steps — whether that means a phone consultation, additional testing, or moving straight into reviewing your treatment options.
We welcome referrals from family doctors and urologists — but a referral isn’t required. If you’re ready to explore alternatives to medication, surgery, or watchful waiting, start with the form today and let us take it from there.