Helping Davenport Find BPH Relief With Aquablation
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, can cause disruptive symptoms that may impact your quality of life. At AdventHealth Heart of Florida, we offer Aquablation therapy, an advanced, minimally invasive treatment that helps men like you regain comfort, retain function and get back to doing the things you love.
We’re here to help you find a specialist who can determine if Aquablation is right for you.
Delivering Lasting Results With Aquablation Therapy
We know that choosing a treatment option for BPH can be challenging and often means compromising recovery time, treatment effectiveness or sexual function. Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that is highly targeted and minimizes risks so you can feel confident in your treatment.
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Q:Question: What are the symptoms of BPH?
A:Answer:BPH occurs when prostate tissue grows larger than normal. It’s a benign (non-cancerous) condition that can cause uncomfortable symptoms. Symptoms of BPH include:
- A sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate
- Decreased strength of urine stream, or weak flow
- Difficulty starting a urine stream
- Dribbling after urination
- Feeling pain during urination
- Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
- Frequent urination
- Having the urge to urinate again, soon after finishing
- Waking up during the night to urinate
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerYour doctor may perform a physical exam and further testing, like bloodwork and imaging, to rule out other conditions.
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Q:Question: What is Aquablation therapy?
A:Answer:Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses imaging, robotics and a heat-free waterjet to provide long-lasting BPH relief. The procedure uses high-pressure saline to remove excess prostate tissue, which relieves pressure on the urethra and possibly the bladder.
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Q:Question: What is Aquablation surgery?
A:Answer:Aquablation surgery removes prostate tissue through the urethra with no abdominal incision. This robotic technology ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently and predictably.
Aquablation surgery typically takes less than an hour and is performed under anesthesia in a hospital, typically followed by an overnight stay.
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Q:Question: Are there side effects from Aquablation therapy?
A:Answer:We understand the primary reason men delay surgery is the concern about side effects. 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.**
In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate of irreversible complications, including incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction and erectile dysfunction.
Continue ReadingCollapse Answer*Reference: Data on file at Procept Bio-Robotics
**Reference: Data from a global survey of 300 patients with BPH. Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.
Urology Experts Dedicated to You
Our team of experienced urologists understands the toll that an enlarged prostate can take on your whole health. We’re dedicated to ensuring you understand your treatment options and take the right path forward for the lasting relief you deserve.
Alex's Aquablation Therapy Experience at AdventHealth
Quote“I wish I could mention every person’s name who took care of me while I was there. From the security guard at the front desk to every nurse, everyone was great.”
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Helping Polk County Men Find Lasting Relief
Reach out today to get started on the road to better health and find the relief you deserve. Our urology specialists will help you determine whether you’re a candidate for minimally invasive Aquablation to treat your BPH.