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iTind - Reshaping BPH Treatment
iTind is a Temporary Implanted Nitinol Device. The minimally invasive iTind procedure delivers rapid and effective relief from BPH symptoms.
iTind is inserted in an efficient and straightforward procedure with a short learning curve. Through gentle pressure on the tissue and localised ischemia, the iTind procedure aims to reshape the tissue of the prostatic urethra and the bladder neck.
After 5-7 days, the iTind device is removed leaving nothing behind. The entire iTind procedure can be performed in the office environment under local anesthesia.

Trusted Voices: Healthcare Professionals Speak on iTind

"It can be done in an outpatient setting. The patient can come in, have the procedure, and walk out. The second thing is that it is a very simple procedure – simple to place and simple to remove."
Mr Ananda Dhanasekaran*
Consulant Urological Surgeon
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

"We have had some patients who have been on long general anaesthetic waiting lists for BPH treatment and we take them off this and move to local anaesthetic lists (if suitable), so they are able to be treated faster. It is very easy to do, it is very quick, it has no impact on sexual function as iTind is not using any energy or heat. It also has a very reassuring safety profile."
Mr Feras Al Jaafari*
Consulant Urological Surgeon
NHS Fife

"I believe that iTind is a procedure that can be performed with a local anesthesia protocol and is therefore suitable for day case surgery. Emphasising its minimally invasive nature, iTind can be considered an off-the-shelf solution, allowing you to counsel the patient, perform a cystoscopy, and implant the device immediately."
Dr Silvia Secco*
MD, Urology Consultant - Niguarda Hospital, Italy
Fellow of the European Board of Urology
Experience Matters: Mr. Neil Barber on the Impact of iTind in BPH Treatment
Join Mr. Neil Barber* as he discusses his first-hand experiences with the iTind procedure for BPH treatment. In this insightful video, you'll hear from a leading healthcare professional about the benefits, effectiveness, and patient outcomes of this minimally invasive solution. Discover how iTind is revolutionising BPH care and offering an alternative to daily BPH medication and surgery.
*Olympus has an ongoing commercial relationship with the HCPs included in this content, and they have supported paid promotional activities. Views are their own and not endorsed by Olympus.
iTind Clinical Summaries 2024
More than 300 patients have been successfully treated with iTind in clinical studies. The iTind Clinical Summaries is a digestible, easy-to-use guide which provides overview of the latest clinical evidence relating to the iTind Procedure.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
The iTind procedure is a new an alternative to prescription medication or other types of surgery. If It might be considered for patients who do not want to take a pill every day, or if they have tried standard drug treatments and were unsatisfied with the level of symptomatic relief or the way they made them feel. The iTind procedure might also be the right choice if patients are interested in trying to preserve preserving their sexual function and continence, are worried about having a permanent implant, or are concerned about undergoing a surgery that would might involve a longer recovery and downtime. iTind is not suitable for all patients and they should seek specific medical advice on whether it is suitable for them.
Most patients start to experience symptom relief shortly after the removal. Symptoms typically continue to improve over the following 6 to 12 weeks. In clinical studies there have been no indications of long-term adverse side effects. Since the iTind device is completely removed at the end of the treatment week, there is no risk of implant migration, encrustation, or tissue overgrowth, it is without the risks associated with a permanent implant. Moreover, there are no obstacles in maintaining a regular prostate screening program, including physical examinations or any type of imaging, such as MRI, if needed.
The most common side effects experienced are the feeling of pressure in the area of the perineum, an increased frequency and urgency to urinate, light blood in urine, and slight burning upon urination. However, any side effects experienced typically subside shortly after the iTind device is removed. After insertion of the iTind device, patients may typically be kept for a few hours for observation. Upon returning home they may resume most normal activities depending on their personal level of comfort and their doctor’s advice.
Clinically and statistically significant improvements in functional and subjective parameters was demonstrated out to 12 months1 and out beyond 48 months.2 The iTind procedure did not preclude retreatment or other BPH treatments, should they be needed or desired in the future. The iTind procedure leaves nothing behind. You can read more about the clinical data here (PDF, 7.0 MB).
References
1. Amparore D, De Cillis S, Schulman C, Kadner G, Fiori C, Porpiglia F. Temporary implantable nitinol device for benign prostatic hyperplasia-related lower urinary tract symptoms: over 48-month results [published online ahead of print, 2023 Jun 23]. Minerva Urol Nephrol. 2023;10.23736/S2724-6051.23.05322-3. doi:10.23736/S2724-6051.23.05322-3
2. Chughtai B, Elterman D, Shore N, et al., The iTind Temporarily Implanted Nitinol Device for the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Secondary to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial., Urology. 2020.
3. De Nunzio C, Cantiello F, Fiori C et al., Urinary and sexual function after treatment with temporary implantable nitinol device (iTind) in men with LUTS: 6-month interim results of the MT-06-study., World Journal of Urology, Aug 2020.
4. Elterman et al. 2021 Is it time to offer True Minimally Invasive Treatments (TMIST) for BPH? - A review of office-based therapies and introduction of a new technology category - PubMed
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