Assess
Flow studies, ultrasound, urine culture and flexible cystoscopy help confirm whether iTind is a reasonable option for your prostate size and anatomy.
Temporary implantable nitinol device
A minimally invasive option for an enlarged prostate
iTind is a small, temporary nitinol device that gently reshapes the prostatic urethra to improve urine flow. It is placed via cystoscope, sits in the prostate for 5 to 7 days, and is then removed. No permanent implant stays behind, and the procedure is typically performed as day surgery.
5-7 days
Device wear time, then removed
Day surgery
Usually performed under light sedation
No permanent implant
Nothing stays in the body after removal
Why iTind
Reshape, not cut or burn
The iTind device uses a nickel-titanium shape-memory wire to create three channels in the prostatic urethra at the 5, 7 and 12 o'clock positions, widening the path for urine to flow. It is a different approach from treatments that remove tissue or place a permanent implant.1
No tissue is cut or burned
The device reshapes the prostatic urethra without resecting, vaporising or heating tissue. Nothing is implanted permanently.
Preservation of sexual function
Published studies report preservation of sexual and ejaculatory function after iTind in treated patients.2, 3, 4
No overnight hospital stay
In Australia the procedure is usually performed in a day-surgery unit. Device removal after 5-7 days is typically done under light sedation.
Watch
Dr Kooner explains iTind
Short introductory video recorded for patients. Video will play in place once you click.
The four-step journey
How iTind fits into an appointment week
Insert
In a day-surgery unit, the device is placed via cystoscope and anchored just below the bladder neck.
Reshape
Over 5 to 7 days the nitinol struts expand to widen three channels in the prostatic urethra.
Remove
The device is pulled out through a sheath under light sedation. No permanent implant remains in the body.
About the specialist
Dr Raji Kooner, Urology NSW
Dr Kooner is a senior Sydney urologist and was one of the first urologists in Australia to perform the iTind procedure. He has been implanting iTind since September 2022 and is recognised by the device manufacturer as a proctor in the Asia-Pacific region.
Clinical care, referrals and the wider range of urological services are provided through Urology NSW. A full curriculum vitae, publications list and media record are on rajikooner.com.au.
Patient resources
Brochures and the video transcript
Downloadable PDFs from the device manufacturer, plus a written version of the explainer video.
Where to see Dr Kooner
Three consulting locations
St Vincent's Private
Suite 1303, Level 13
St Vincent's Private Hospital
406 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Mater Hospital North Sydney
Suite 1.12, Level 1
3-9 Gillies Street
North Sydney NSW 2060
Bowral
Suite 9, 70 Bowral Street
Bowral NSW 2576