Urology Associates of Green Bay

Aquablation Therapy Surgical Treatment for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)

Aquablation therapy is a new type of surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). At Urology Associates of Green Bay, we are proud to be among the first in the state to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment.

We are excited to offer Aquablation therapy because we believe in helping men who suffer from BPH to not only get their lives back, but feel like themselves again.

We know choosing a treatment option can be overwhelming, as it 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 even cause issues with sexual function.

Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure that aims to minimize this compromise.

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What is Aquablation Therapy? | How Does Aquablation Therapy Work? | What are the Side Effects of Aquablation Therapy? | Is Aquablation Therapy Right for You? | Aquablation Recovery


What is Aquablation Therapy?

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 is.2,3

“The fact that Aquablation therapy is minimally invasive and is a robotic procedure gave me a high degree of confidence.”

Chris D., 55

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.

Aquablation therapy is the only BPH surgical procedure that integrates ultrasound imaging with the standard camera (called a cystoscope). This gives our surgeons the ability to see the entire prostate in real time, which allows them 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 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 water jet 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 Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.

“There were two things that led me to choose Aquablation therapy. First, the lack of heat was key, as I knew heat was associated with undesirable side effects. And second, pairing the skill of my urologist with robotics ensured that the precision necessary for this procedure was there.”

Paul, 58

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.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, such as incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.2,3

Is Aquablation Therapy Right for You?

Aquablation therapy is a different kind of surgical procedure. There are 3 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 a very low rate of irreversible complications (incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction)1,2 because of:

View of the Entire Prostate with Ultrasound Imaging

Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses a camera (cystoscope) in combination with ultrasound imaging to view the prostate. This enables the surgeon to see the entire prostate so he or she can create a surgical map of the areas of the prostate to remove and those to avoid. In every other available surgical procedure, the surgeon’s view of the prostate is limited to a single camera (cystoscope). This limits the surgeon’s ability to see the parts of the prostate that control erectile function, ejaculatory function, and incontinence.

Heat-Free Waterjet Technology

Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet to remove prostate tissue. Most resective procedures utilize heat to remove prostate tissue, and heat 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 to control bleeding. In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate of irreversible complications, such as incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.1,2

2. Confidence in Procedure

Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that removes prostate tissue with a robotically-controlled waterjet. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue 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 3 years.1

Aquablation Recovery

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 in the hospital an additional night if you are unable to urinate on your own or empty your bladder at the time of discharge.

We know that no one likes staying overnight in a hospital. However, the benefit with Aquablation therapy is that most patients end up leaving the hospital without a catheter.2,3,4

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.

“Aquablation therapy was the surgery that fixed me. It’s minimally invasive, and it uses water to create the opening needed in your urethra. During the recovery time, as my body healed, I could tell everything was fine. I knew right away that it was working.”

Chris D., 55

Have Questions or Want More Information?

For more information, call us at 920-433-9400.

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 Url. 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.

Indications for Use

United States, Canada, Hong Kong
The AquaBeam® Robotic System is intended for the resection and removal of prostate tissue in males suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Rest of World
The AquaBeam Robotic System is intended for the resection and removal of prostate tissue in males suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms.

Important Safety Information

All surgical treatments have inherent and associated side effects. The most common side effects are mild and transient and may include mild pain or difficulty when urinating, discomfort in the pelvis, blood in the urine, inability to empty the bladder or a frequent and/or urgent need to urinate, and bladder or urinary tract infection. Other risks include ejaculatory dysfunction and a low risk of injury to the urethra or rectum where the devices gain access to the body for treatment. For more information about potential side effects and risks associated with Aquablation therapy for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) treatment, speak with your urologist or surgeon. No claim is made that the AquaBeam® Robotic System will cure any medical condition, or entirely eliminate the diseased entity. Repeated treatment or alternative therapies may sometimes be required.

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