AQUABLATION THERAPY Delivered by the HYDROS™ Robotic System for BPH
(enlarged prostate)
Aquablation therapy is the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted,
heat-free waterjet for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
At Touro, we're proud to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment.
The HYDROS™ Robotic System is designed to deliver accurate and consistent
treatment plan for better clinical outcomes.
83 % men with BPH are not willing to sacrifice sexual function for symptom relief
with surgery.4
3 in 4 men with BPH feel that surgery requires a tradeoff between symptom relief
and side effects.4
1 in 2 men with BPH did not realize how important maintaining sexual function
was to them before surgery.4
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. You will be under anesthesia
for the entire procedure. The procedure typically takes an hour and may
involve an overnight stay.
There are two key steps to the Aquablation therapy procedure:
Step 1. Surgical Planning
Every prostate is unique in size and shape. Aquablation therapy enables
our surgeons at Touro to customize your procedure to your specific anatomy.
How? Aquablation therapy is the only BPH surgical procedure that combines
next-generation ultrasound imaging and digital cystoscopy. With the help
of ultrasound imaging, our surgeons can create a detailed guide to plan
the procedure, outlining the critical anatomy and suggest an optimal treatment
plan for each patient. The tissue within the marked area of the prostate
may be removed, while the tissue outside of it may remain untouched. This
real-time visualization allows your surgeon to map which parts of your
prostate to remove and which parts to avoid, specifically enabling them
to avoid removing areas that could cause irreversible complications like
erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.
Step 2. Prostate Tissue Removal
Once your surgeon has created a surgical map, a robotic-assisted heat-free
waterjet follows the surgeon-defined treatment plan and resects the obstructive
tissue. This advanced technology helps ensure precise, consistent, and
predictable removal of the tissue across a wide range of prostate sizes
and shapes. When required, your surgeon or doctor may use a minimal amount
of cautery following an Aquablation therapy 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.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
In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had a very low rate
of irreversible complications, such as incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction,
erectile dysfunction.3
100% of patients were free from erectile dysfunction.3
89% men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy.1-4
>99% men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy.1-4
Is Aquablation Therapy right for you?
Aquablation therapy is a different kind of surgical procedure. There are
many 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 irreverible 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 surgeons may use a minimal amount of
cautery following an Aquablation therapy procedure to control bleeding.
2. Confidence in procedure
Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that resects prostate tissue
with a robotically controlled waterjet, designed to minimize human error.
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
Aquablation Therapy recovery
As with most benign prostatic hyperplasia procedures, you will wake up
with a catheter following Aquablation therapy, which allows you to urinate
while your urethra heals. The procedure may involve an overnight stay
in the hospital. The benefit with Aquablation therapy is that most patients
end up leaving the hospital without a catheter.1,2,4 Once you’re home, you may notice for several weeks a mild burning
sensation and urinary urgency, a sudden and intense need to urinate that
is difficult to hold off. This can be managed with mild pain medication.
Patients can resume their normal activities once approved by their doctor.
Please refer to the discharge instructions provided by your surgeon.
