Aquablation is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a high-velocity water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. This innovative approach offers several advantages over traditional BPH treatments.

Benefits of Aquablation include:

• Precision: Combines real-time ultrasound imaging with robotic control for accurate tissue removal.
• Preservation: Heat-free technology helps preserve sexual function and continence.
• Customization: Treatment is tailored to each patient's unique prostate anatomy.
• Efficiency: The procedure typically takes less than an hour, with most patients returning home the same day.

If you have an enlarged prostate (also known as BPH), here are some common signs and symptoms you might experience:

• Increased Urinary Frequency: You may feel the urge to urinate more often than usual, especially during the night.
• Urgency: You may feel an urgent need to urinate, but when you do, you only pass a small amount of urine.
• Difficulty Starting Urination: You may find it hard to begin urination, or you may need to strain to start the flow.
• Weak Urine Stream: Your urine stream may be weak, or it may stop and start.
• Dribbling: After urination, you may experience dribbling, which is the involuntary loss of urine.
• Incomplete Emptying of the Bladder: You may feel that your bladder is not completely empty after urination.
• Urinary Retention: In some cases, you may not be able to urinate at all, which is known as urinary retention.
• Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): BPH can increase the risk of UTIs due to urine remaining in the bladder for longer than it should.
• Hematuria: This is the presence of blood in the urine, which can be a sign of BPH or another condition.
• Bladder Stones: BPH can cause bladder stones to form, which can lead to pain and other complications.

It’s important to see a urologist if you experience any of these signs and symptoms, as they can be indicative of BPH or another underlying condition that requires medical attention.

Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that uses a robotically controlled water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. During the procedure, you can expect:

1. Preparation: Before the procedure, the patient will be given anesthesia or sedation to ensure their comfort. They may also receive antibiotics to prevent infection.
2. Imaging: The surgeon will use ultrasound or other imaging techniques to visualize the prostate and surrounding structures.
3. Treatment Plan: The surgeon will use the imaging information to create a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s anatomy and needs.
4. Aquablation: The surgeon will insert a small cystoscope through the urethra and into the prostate. The scope contains a small, high-pressure water jet that is used to precisely remove excess prostate tissue. The surgeon controls the waterjet with a robotic arm, ensuring accuracy and reducing the risk of damage to surrounding tissues.
5. Scope Removal: Once the Aquablation is complete, the surgeon will remove the scope after making sure bleeding is controlled to ensure no complications.
6. Catheter Insertion: A catheter will be inserted into the patient’s urethra and guided to the bladder to allow urine drainage after the procedure.
7. Recovery: The patient will be monitored in a recovery room until they are fully alert and their urine remains clear.  Most patients can go home the same day as the procedure, but it is possible patients may need to stay overnight.

Aquablation has several advantages over traditional surgical treatments for BPH, including reduced risk of complications, faster recovery times, and improved quality of life. By choosing Z Urology for your Aquablation procedure, you can rest assured that you are receiving expert care from a team of experienced urologists.

Aquablation is considered a safe and effective treatment for BPH. Clinical studies show low rates of complications with minimal risk to sexual function. The precision of robotic technology and real-time imaging contribute to its safety. While all surgeries carry some risk, Aquablation has demonstrated a favorable safety record compared to traditional prostate surgeries.