Helping Riverview Find BPH Relief With Aquablation
When benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, causes symptoms like frequent urination, weak urine flow, nighttime trips to the bathroom or difficulty starting and stopping, it can disrupt your daily life and sleep. At AdventHealth Riverview, Aquablation therapy offers a precise, minimally invasive treatment option designed to relieve BPH symptoms and help you regain comfort and confidence close to home.
We’re here to help you find a specialist who can determine if Aquablation is right for you.
See if Aquablation Therapy Is Right for You
You deserve to feel like your best self. If enlarged prostate symptoms like weak urine flow, trouble emptying your bladder or frequent nighttime trips to the bathroom are affecting your daily life, you may be a good candidate for Aquablation therapy. This minimally invasive treatment is designed for men with moderate to severe BPH symptoms, especially those who haven’t found enough relief with medication or want a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Your urologist will take the time to understand your symptoms, prostate health and personal goals, then work with you to determine whether Aquablation therapy is a good match for your health and goals.
How Ray Reclaimed His Life With Aquablation Therapy
For over two decades, Ray experienced disruptive urinary symptoms that affected his everyday life. After several unsuccessful procedures, he learned that his symptoms were linked to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It wasn’t until AdvetHealth Riverview urologist Dr. Kim performed Aquablation therapy that Ray finally found long-awaited relief. Learn more about Ray’s story and how this treatment changed his life.
Compassionate Guidance for Your BPH Care
You don’t have to navigate enlarged prostate symptoms alone. Our caring urology experts take time to explain your options and help you choose the treatment that’s right for you.
What to Know About Aquablation for BPH
We know that choosing a treatment option for BPH can be challenging and often means compromising on recovery time, symptom relief or potential side effects. Some treatments require daily medication, while others involve surgery that may impact sexual function or require longer recovery.
Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that is highly targeted and minimizes risks. This personalized approach is designed to deliver effective relief while supporting a faster recovery, helping protect your quality of life.
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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, also sometimes called Aquablation surgery or prostate ablation, is a minimally invasive treatment that uses imaging, robotics and a heat-free waterjet to provide long-lasting BPH relief with no abdominal incision. 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 does recovery from Aquablation therapy look like?
A:Answer:Aquablation therapy typically takes less than an hour and is performed under anesthesia in a hospital, typically followed by an overnight stay with a temporary catheter. Avoid intense exercise and heavy lifting for 48 hours following your procedure. Most patients will be able to return to normal activities within two to four weeks.
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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.
Helping South Hillsborough County Men Find Lasting Relief
If you’re ready to find relief, we’re ready to help. Connect with our urology experts to explore your options and learn whether Aquablation therapy could be right for you.
