Healing BPH With Leading-Edge Aquablation Therapy
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, is a condition where the prostate grows larger than normal and can disrupt your life. Aquablation therapy is a proven minimally invasive BPH treatment that uses heat-free technology to remove a precise amount of tissue using room-temperature water. At AdventHealth Waterman, we’re the first and only hospital in Lake and Sumter counties to offer this advanced, one-of-a-kind treatment that helps men get back to feeling whole.
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One Treatment for Lasting Results and Better Relief
We know how challenging it can be to live with BPH, but the good news is you aren’t alone. At AdventHealth Waterman, we offer leading-edge treatments, like Aquablation therapy, keeping your whole health in mind so you can get back to what you love.
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Q:Question: What is Aquablation therapy?
A:Answer:Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment that uses robotics and a heat-free waterjet to treat men with BPH.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerAquablation 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.
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Q:Question: What are common symptoms of BPH?
A:Answer:There are various symptoms of BPH, including dribbling after urination and feeling pain during urination.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerCommon symptoms of BPH include:
- A sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate
- Decreased strength of urine stream (weak flow)
- Difficulty starting a stream
- Dribbling after urination
- Feeling pain during urination
- Feeling that the bladder isn't completely empty
- Frequent urination
- Having the urge to urinate again, soon after finishing
- Waking at night to urinate
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Q:Question: How does Aquablation therapy work?
A:Answer:An Aquablation procedure removes prostate tissue that’s causing BPH symptoms through the urethra without an abdominal incision.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerAn 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 to avoid, reducing the risk of irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction and incontinence.
Using the personalized map, your surgeon programs a robotic system to guide a waterjet directly to 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. After the procedure, many men will have a brief overnight stay, while some may go home the same day.
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Q:Question: Is Aquablation therapy right for you?
A:Answer:Aquablation is not recommended for those with prostate cancer or other bladder conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether it’s the right treatment option for you.
HYDROS: The Next-Generation of Aquablation
Aquablation therapy, delivered by the HYDROS Robotic System, is the next-generation platform to treat men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This is clinically proven to provide significant BPH symptom relief while preserving sexual function and continence.
For many men, an enlarged prostate is one common side effect of aging. For some, this change begins around age 40 and about half of the male population experiences this condition by age 60. Removing obstructing tissue through surgery or laser procedures has traditionally been the most common treatment for persistent moderate to severe situations. Though helpful, the use of heat does bring risks, including erectile dysfunction. Talk with your doctor about whether the HYDROS Robotic System is the right treatment for you.
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