MEMOKATH STENT FOR TREATMENT OF URETHRAL STRICTURE

Dear Doctor,

I am 62 years old. I have had Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia for about 6 years. My latest PSA count is 0.9 and I have been on Flomax for the past 6 years. My urologist prescribed Avodart which I found prevented me from having a sexual climax so have stopped taking it. He has now suggested that he "implant" a Memokath Stent to handle the urethral stricture (my urine flow is very weak and very frequent).

Can you please tell me:

1) What the procedure involves?

2) What the risks are?

3) What is its' success rate?

4) How long does the "implant" last for?

Many thanks!!

Jonley