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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.
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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 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: 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 nuclear medicine?
A:Answer:A specialized area of radiology, nuclear medicine uses a small amount of radioactive material (given either orally or intravenously) to examine your organs' structure and metabolic function.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerNuclear medicine gauges the function of your organs and tissues, whereas diagnostic imaging usually only assesses the appearance of your organs and tissues.
Nuclear medicine testing can answer many questions about what’s going on inside your body, including:
- Evaluate the spread of cancer
- Identify blood clots in the lungs
- Locate infection
- Scan organs for abnormalities
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Q:Question: What should I expect during a nuclear medicine scan?
A:Answer:Your doctor will provide specific instructions for your scan, but generally no preparation is necessary. However, you may be unable to eat or drink about six hours before your test.
Continue ReadingCollapse AnswerOn your scheduled test day, please leave jewelry and valuables at home. You'll be given the radioactive material either orally or intravenously, and you'll then lie under a gamma camera that will take a series of pictures. Your radiologist will use these images to assess the function of your organs or soft tissue before sending the results to your physician.
The test takes about an hour, but some scans may require more time.
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Q:Question: What types of nuclear medicine scans are available?
A:Answer:At AdventHealth Riverview, we offer a range of nuclear medicine diagnostic imaging tests, including:
Continue ReadingCollapse Answer- Brain scans
- Heart scans
- Red cell mass studies
- Renal scans
- Thyroid uptake scans
- Tumor imaging
- Whole-body bone scans