PUL
Medical abbreviation · Nephrology & Urology
| Stands for | Prostatic urethral lift |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
PUL stands for Prostatic urethral lift, a nephrology & urology abbreviation.
Minimally invasive BPH treatment in which small implants are placed through a cystoscope to hold enlarged prostate lobes apart, opening the urethra without cutting or heating tissue. It is often done under local anesthesia and preserves ejaculatory function.
Example: Wants to avoid sexual side effects; candidate for PUL with 35 g prostate, no median lobe.
Usage notes
Marketed as UroLift, it received FDA clearance in 2013. Durability is lower than with TURP, and some men need further treatment within five years. Another minimally invasive option, water vapor thermal therapy (Rezum), works by different means. Pronounced as letters.
Related abbreviations
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- PCa – Prostate cancer
- PCN – Percutaneous nephrostomy
- PCNL – Percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- PD – Peritoneal dialysis
- PE – Premature ejaculation
- PKD – Polycystic kidney disease
- PVR – Post-void residual
- RALP – Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy
- RAS – Renal artery stenosis
- RCC – Renal cell carcinoma
- RP – Radical prostatectomy
- RRT – Renal replacement therapy
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.