What is Aquablation therapy?

Aquablation therapy, also known as prostate ablation, is a minimally invasive treatment that uses imaging, robotics and a heat-free waterjet to provide long-lasting BPH relief no matter how large your prostate is. 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 at night to urinate After an Aquablation procedure, prostate recovery typically takes about six weeks.

How does Aquablation therapy work?

An Aquablation procedure removes prostate tissue that's causing BPH symptoms through the urethra without an abdominal incision. The process starts by mapping out the area needing treatment using detailed images from an ultrasound. It's the only procedure that gives surgeons the ability to view the entire prostate during treatment. It allows the surgeon to map which parts of the prostate to remove and which parts to avoid, reducing the risk of irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction and incontinence. Using this personalized map, your surgeon programs a robotic system to guide a waterjet directly to only the intended tissue. This treatment is tailor-made to fit the exact size of each prostate. An Aquablation procedure typically takes less than an hour and is performed under anesthesia in a hospital, followed by an overnight stay.

What are the side effects of Aquablation therapy?

We know that a primary reason men are delaying surgery is because they’re concerned about side effects. Surveys show that around 85% of men are worried that surgery will cause incontinence, with 4 out of 5 men concerned that there will be permanent impacts on their sexual function. Like any surgical procedure, prostate Aquablation has some side effects. Aquablation complications can include mild pain or difficulty urinating, discomfort in the pelvis, blood in the urine, urinary tract infections and ejaculatory dysfunction. However, in clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate of irreversible complications like incontinence, ejaculatory and erectile dysfunction.

Is Aquablation therapy right for you?

Doctors don’t recommend Aquablation therapy for those with prostate cancer or other bladder conditions. It’s important that you speak with your doctor to find out if it’s right for you and your needs. Call Us at 352-351-2801

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Modern Treatment For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prostate that has grown to be larger than normal. Aquablation therapy is a new surgical treatment for enlarged prostates. At AdventHealth South Overland Park, we are proud to be the first in Johnson County to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment that helps men get back to feeling whole.

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Choosing a treatment option for BPH can be challenging and often leads to compromising between recovery time, treatment effectiveness and potential issues with sexual health. Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that targets to minimize this compromise to get you back to feeling whole.

What is Aquablation therapy?: Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses imaging, robotics and a heat-free waterjet to provide long-lasting BPH relief no matter how large your prostate is.
Symptoms of BPH include:
Difficulty starting a urine stream
Decreased strength of urine stream, or weak flow
Dribbling after urination
Feeling that the bladder is not completely empty
Having the urge to urinate again, soon after finishing
Feeling pain during urination
Waking at night to urinate
Frequent urination
A sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate.
How does Aquablation therapy work?: Aquablation therapy removes prostate tissue that is causing Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia symptoms through the urethra with no abdominal incision. This robotic technology ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently and predictably.
Aquablation therapy typically takes less than an hour and is performed under anesthesia in a hospital, followed by 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. 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—incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.

*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.
Is Aquablation therapy right for you?: Aquablation therapy is a different kind of surgical procedure. Make sure to discuss with your urologist to see if you’re a candidate.

Access Your Free Aquablation Webinar

In our Aquablation webinar, we cover everything you need to know about this advanced, minimally invasive procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Hear our board-certified urologist Dr. Susan Sweat explain BPH and how Aquablation uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide lasting relief for an enlarged prostate.