Aquablation Therapy for BPH
Aquablation Therapy is a new minimally-invasive type of surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
We know choosing a treatment option can be overwhelming, as it often forces men to compromise in some way. This could mean not responding well to medication or selecting a treatment that only provides limited relief, that may have a long recovery time, or that may even cause issues with sexual function.
Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that aims to minimize this compromise.
83%
men with BPH are not willing to sacrifice sexual function for symptom relief with surgery1
3 in 4
men with BPH feel that surgery requires a tradeoff between symptom relief and side effects1
1 in 2
men with BPH did not realize how important maintaining sexual function was to them before surgery1
What is Aquablation Therapy?
Aquablation therapy uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide long-lasting BPH relief without compromise. It is precise, consistent, and predictable and provides long-term relief no matter how large your prostate.2,3
How does Aquablation Therapy work?
Aquablation therapy is a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. Aquablation therapy is performed in our hospital under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and usually involves an overnight stay.
What are the side effects of Aquablation Therapy?
We know that the primary reason men are delaying surgery is because they are concerned about side effects.1 In fact, a recent survey shows that 85% of men are concerned that surgery will cause incontinence, and 4 out of 5 men are concerned that surgery will have a permanent impact on their sexual function.1
In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate of irreversible complications—incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction.2,3
0%
impact on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction or overall sexual satisfaction2,3,4
~90%
men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy2,3,4
99%
men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy2,3,4
Take the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) Quiz to measure how severe your symptoms are.
Take the Sexual Function Quiz to help you determine if maintaining sexual function after BPH surgery is important to you.
Contact a physician to learn more:
- Mark Allen, MD
- Zeeshan Danawala, MD
- Michael Gross, MD
- Ryan Mooney, MD
- Alexander Parker, MD
- Joseph Scales, MD
References
- Data from a global survey of 300 patients with BPH. Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.
- Gilling, P, et al. Three-Year Outcomes after Aquablation Therapy Compared to TURP: Results from a Blinded Randomized Trial. Can J Urol. 2020 Feb;27(1):10072-10079.
- Bhojani, N, et al. Aquablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Large Prostates (80-150 cc): 1-Year Results. Urology. 2019 Jul;129:1-7.
- Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.