Aquablation Therapy
Relief from symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate, with low rates of irreversible complications.
The majority of men over 50 will face BPH at some point, with symptoms such as frequent or urgent need to urinate, inability to empty the bladder, and incontinence. And whether it’s the inability to sleep through the night or having to limit activities due to proximity to the bathroom, quality of life often suffers.
Choosing a treatment option often forces men to compromise in some way. This could mean not responding well to medication, or choosing a treatment that only provides limited relief, that may have a long recovery time, or that may cause issues with sexual function.
Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that aims to minimize this compromise.
Aquablation therapy uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide long-lasting BPH relief without compromise. It is precise, consistent, and predictable, and provides long-term relief no matter how large your prostate.2,3
VIDEO - Aquablation Therapy - BPH Treatment (Ed's Story)
Aquablation therapy is a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra.
Aquablation therapy is performed in a hospital and is done under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.
There are two key steps to the Aquablation procedure:
Every prostate is unique in size and shape. Aquablation therapy enables your surgeon to customize your procedure to your specific anatomy.
How? Aquablation therapy is the only BPH surgical procedure that integrates ultrasound imaging with the standard camera (called a cystoscope). This gives your surgeon the ability to see the entire prostate in real time, which allows your surgeon to map which parts of your prostate to remove, and which parts to avoid.
Specifically, this mapping enables your surgeon to avoid removing the parts of the prostate that cause irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.
VIDEO - Aquablation Therapy - Step 1: Creating a Surgical Map
Once your surgeon has created a surgical map, a robotically-controlled, heat-free waterjet removes the prostate tissue that was outlined on the map. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue, and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably.
When required, your surgeon may choose to use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.
VIDEO - Aquablation Therapy - Step 2: Removing the Prostate Tissue
We know that the primary reason men are delaying surgery is because they are concerned about side effects.1 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.1
In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate of irreversible complications—incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.2,3
Aquablation therapy is a different kind of surgical procedure. There are three reasons it may be right for you, but talk with your doctor to see if you’re a candidate.
Aquablation therapy has a very low rates of irreversible complications (incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction)2,3,4 because:
Aquablation therapy removes prostate tissue with a robotically-controlled waterjet. This robotic technology minimizes human error and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably.
In clinical studies, Aquablation therapy has been shown to provide durable symptom relief.2
For more information, visit Aquablation.com for Frequently Asked Questions.
REFERENCES
1. Data from a global survey of 300 patients with BPH. Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.
2. Gilling, P, et al. Three-Year Outcomes after Aquablation Therapy Compared to TURP: Results from a Blinded Randomized Trial. Can J Urol. 2020 Feb;27(1):10072-10079.
3. Bhojani, N, et al. Aquablation for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia in Large Prostates (80-150 cc): 1-Year Results. Urology. 2019 Jul;129:1-7.
4. Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.
