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Aquablation Therapy for BPH

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

What is BPH?

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It’s common in men as they age and can lead to uncomfortable urinary symptoms such as:

  • Frequent urination, especially at night
  • Difficulty starting or stopping urination
  • Weak urine stream
  • Feeling that the bladder isn’t fully empty

What is Aquablation Therapy?

Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive, robot-assisted treatment for BPH that uses a high-velocity waterjet to remove excess prostate tissue. It combines the precision of advanced imaging and robotics to safely and effectively relieve symptoms.

How Aquablation Works

  • Real-Time Imaging: The surgeon uses a camera and ultrasound to visualize the prostate in real time.
  • Custom Planning: The treatment plan is customized to your anatomy, maximizing safety and outcomes.
  • Waterjet Ablation: A robotically controlled waterjet precisely removes the obstructive tissue, avoiding damage to surrounding areas like nerves responsible for sexual function.

Benefits of Aquablation Therapy

  • Effective Relief: Significant improvement in BPH symptoms, including strong urinary flow and reduced nighttime urination.
  • Minimally Invasive: No incisions—done through the natural urinary pathway.
  • Preserves Sexual Function: Low risk of complications like erectile dysfunction or ejaculatory issues compared to traditional surgeries.
  • Robotic Precision: Combines human expertise with robotic accuracy for optimal outcomes.
  • Quick Recovery: Most patients return home the same or next day, with shorter recovery times than traditional surgery.

What Are the Side Effects of Aquablation Therapy?

Many men delay BPH surgery due to concerns about potential side effects. In fact, studies show that 85% of men worry about incontinence, and 4 out of 5 are concerned about lasting effects on their sexual health.

Aquablation therapy stands apart from traditional treatments by offering excellent outcomes with minimal risk of irreversible complications. In clinical studies:

  • 100% of patients were free from erectile dysfunction.
  • 89% preserved normal ejaculatory function.
  • Over 99% did not experience incontinence after the procedure.¹–⁴

This makes Aquablation one of the most advanced, patient-focused therapies available for treating BPH.

Is Aquablation Therapy Right for You?

Aquablation therapy is not just another BPH surgery — it’s a new standard in care. Here are five reasons why it might be the right option for you:

1. Low Risk of Irreversible Complications

Aquablation has some of the lowest reported rates of long-term complications like incontinence, erectile dysfunction, or ejaculatory issues. This is because:

  • It’s the only treatment that allows real-time mapping of the prostate to avoid sensitive areas responsible for sexual and urinary function.
  • It’s the only heat-free therapy using a waterjet to remove prostate tissue. Traditional methods that use heat (like TURP or laser) may damage critical nerves. In some cases, a small amount of cautery may be used after Aquablation to control bleeding — but the core tissue removal is entirely heat-free.

2. Precision Through Robotics

Aquablation is performed using robotically controlled technology, reducing human error and providing a consistent, predictable result. The robotic system precisely targets only the tissue causing symptoms.

3. Proven Long-Term Relief

Clinical data supports durable results — with symptom relief lasting at least 5 years after treatment.¹²

4. Better Outcomes Compared to TURP

Compared to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP), Aquablation provides:

  • Comparable or better symptom relief
  • Fewer complications
  • Lower need for repeat procedures⁵

5. Strong Patient Satisfaction

  • 96% of men said they wish their doctor had discussed Aquablation with them.
  • 94% would have considered it if they had known about it earlier.⁴

References: 1. Gilling PJ, et al. Can J Urol. 2022 2. Bhojani N, et al. J Urol. 2023 3. Elterman D, et al. BMJ Surg Interv Health Technol. 2021 4. Data on file PROCEPT BioRobotics 5. Oumedjbeur K, et al. Can J Urol. 2023

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