Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, has been in the headlines recently with Britain's King Charles revealing plans earlier this year to have a corrective procedure to alleviate the associated symptoms. In this episode, Tushar Sharma, Vivifi Medical’s CEO and Founder, joins us to guide listeners through an amazing anatomical insight of the condition and their novel treatment.

An enlarged prostate is a fact of life for the majority of men as they age. Due to the prostate’s close proximity to the urethra which carries urine from the bladder, pressure can build on this vessel as the prostate expands, leading to a range of associated urinary issues. Depending upon the severity of the patient's symptoms, different surgical techniques may be needed to alleviate these, with doctors often considering invasive surgery the best long-term option for relief of more bothersome effects.

Under the leadership of Tushar, their exciting solution holds significant promise and despite its early development stage, has already received excellent feedback from surgeons. With such an innovative technology, comes a complex set of product development, clinical, regulatory, and reimbursement challenges. Tushar’s passion for bringing their product to market shines throughout this discussion, and his meticulous manner in solving these challenges is sure to leave you informed and inspired!