Water Jet Therapy Can Help With An Enlarged Prostate
Aquablation is a minimally invasive procedure that can reduce the pesky symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
The prostate is a small but important part of the male reproductive system, and it naturally enlarges with age. During puberty, this growth is normal and helpful, but later in life, it can grow too big and press on the bladder and urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body).
This overgrowth is called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and it’s the most common reason men visit their urologist.
BPH can cause problems in daily life, like trouble sleeping and socializing.
The symptoms of an enlarged prostate can include:
- Frequent urination, especially at night
- An urgent need to urinate
- Leaking urine or not being able to hold it
- Trouble starting or stopping urination
- Weak or slow urine flow
- Feeling like your bladder isn't empty after urination
- Dribbling or leaking after urination
An enlarged prostate can also cause frequent urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, and pain with urination or during sex.
How Aquablation Can Help
Aquablation uses imaging and robotic technology to find and eliminate extra prostate tissue. First, the urologist maps the prostate using ultrasound imaging and a small camera, which is inserted through the urethra. Next, the surgeon uses the map to guide a small water jet to deliver heat-free, high-pressure water, which removes the extra tissue without making an incision.
The procedure takes about one hour, and most men feel better within a few weeks.
Aquablation has proven to be a long-lasting way to combat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate without changing sexual function. Find out how you can help improve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate and if Aquablation is right for you.
