Aquablation Therapy for BPH in San Antonio, TX
Aquablation therapy is the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). At South Texas Urology Group, we are proud to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment. The HYDROS™ Robotic System is designed to deliver an accurate and consistent treatment plan for better clinical outcomes.
83%
of men with BPH are not willing to sacrifice sexual function for symptom relief with surgery4
3 in 4
men with BPH feel that surgery requires a tradeoff between symptom relief and side effects4
1 in 2
men with BPH did not realize how important maintaining sexual function was to them before surgery4
We know that the primary reason men are delaying surgery is because they are concerned about side effects.4 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.4
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How Does Aquablation Therapy Work?
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:
Step 1. Creating a Surgical Map
Every prostate is unique in size and shape. Aquablation therapy enables our surgeons to customize your procedure to your specific anatomy.
How? Aquablation therapy is the only BPH surgical procedure integrates ultrasound imaging with the standard camera (called a cystoscope). This gives our surgeons or the ability to see the entire prostate in real-time, which allows our surgeons to map which parts of your prostate they want to remove and which parts they want to avoid.
Specifically, this mapping enables our surgeons to avoid removing the parts of the prostate that cause irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.
Step 2. Removing the Prostate Tissue
Once our surgeons have 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, our surgeons may choose to use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.
What Are The Side Effects of Aquablation Therapy?
We know that the primary reason men are delaying surgery is because they are concerned 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—incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.
100%
of patients were free from erectile dysfunction3
89%
men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy1-4
>99%
men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy1-4
Is Aquablation Therapy Right for You?
Aquablation therapy is a different kind of surgical procedure. There are three reasons it may be right for you, but make sure to discuss with our surgeons to see if you’re a candidate.
1. Low Rates of Irreversible Complications
Aquablation therapy has very low rates of irreversible complications (incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction) because:1, 2
- It is the only procedure that gives surgeons the ability to view the entire prostate so they can create a map that avoids the parts of the prostate that cause irreversible complications.
- It is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet to remove prostate tissue. Technologies that use heat to remove prostate tissue may be damaging to the parts of the prostate that control erectile function and ejaculatory function. It should be noted that some surgeons may choose to use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure if it is required to control bleeding.
2. Confidence in Procedure
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.
3. Long-Term Relief
In clinical studies, Aquablation therapy has been shown to provide long-term relief at 5 years.1,2
4. Exceptional Results vs TURP
When compared with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), Aquablation therapy demonstrated:5
- Showed similar symptom relief
- Lower complication rate
- Fewer retreatments
5. Exceptional Efficacy
Aquablation therapy patients on average experienced:1-3
- 16-point improvement in International Prostate Symptom Score
- 3.3 -point improvement in quality of life
- 2x improvement in urinary flow rate
96%
of men with BPH wished their doctors would have discussed Aquablation therapy with them.4
94%
of men with BPH would have considered Aquablation therapy if their doctor had told them about it.4
What Does Recovery Look Like for Aquablation?
As with most BPH procedures, you will wake up with a catheter. Patients typically stay overnight in the hospital. We may send you home with a catheter for a few days or may keep you an additional night in the hospital if you are unable to pee on your own or empty your bladder at the time of discharge.
We know that no one likes staying overnight in a hospital. Under Aquablation Recovery: patients end up leaving the hospital without a catheter.1,2,4
Once you are home, you may experience mild burning during urination for a couple of weeks. This can be managed with mild pain medication.
For more information, visit aquablation.com/safety-information.
Schedule a Consultation for BPH Treatment in San Antonio, TX
If you’re struggling with BPH, Aquablation therapy may be an option for you. Our board-certified urologists have performed many successful procedures, including Aquablation therapy. If you’re struggling with symptoms of an enlarged prostate, please call South Texas Urology Group at (210) 267-1709 or request an appointment online.
References:
- Gilling PJ, et al. Can J Urol. 2022
- Bhojani N, et al. J Urol. 2023
- Elterman D, et al. BMJ Surg Interv Health Technol. 2021
- Data on file PROCEPT BioRobotics
- Oumedjbeur K, et al. Can J Urol. 2023
