Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - a non-cancerous enlarged prostate - causes weak stream, frequent urination and waking at night, and is one of the most common reasons men see a urologist.
Treatment usually starts with lifestyle changes and medication. When symptoms persist, minimally invasive office or outpatient procedures such as UroLift, Rezum (water vapor) and Aquablation can relieve obstruction with less recovery than traditional surgery. Larger glands may still need a TURP or related surgical procedure. Sarasota Memorial's urology program offers advanced options including Aquablation. The ranges below are approximate 2026 Sarasota-area figures before insurance.
Daily pills to relax the prostate or shrink it over time.
Tiny implants that hold open the prostate without cutting or heating tissue.
Steam injected to shrink excess prostate tissue, done in office.
Robotic waterjet (Aquablation) or traditional resection (TURP) for larger glands.
A Florida medical license lets a physician practice, but board certification is the signal that a doctor completed accredited residency training and passed rigorous exams in their specialty. Look for certification by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member board that matches the care you need — and verify it yourself.
Procedure facts on this page draw on authoritative medical sources. Confirm specifics in a consultation.
American Urological Association — UrologyHealth ↗NIH — NIDDK Urologic Health ↗Choose a board-certified doctor — and verify it yourself:
ABMS — Certification Matters ↗ Look up any U.S. physician’s board certification across all 24 ABMS member specialty boards. Florida DOH — License Verification ↗ Confirm an active Florida license and review any disciplinary history. NPI Registry (CMS) ↗ Verify a provider’s national identifier and registered specialty taxonomy. Medicare Care Compare ↗ Compare clinicians, hospitals and facilities on quality measures.