Why choose CommonSpirit for Waterjet Ablation Therapy?
Waterjet ablation therapy is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects up to 90% of men at some point in their lives. Using highly targeted water pressure, it precisely removes excess prostate tissue to relieve symptoms and restore quality of life.
A better life with waterjet ablation therapy
An enlarged prostate can cause bothersome symptoms, including urinary issues, sexual challenges and disrupted sleep. Waterjet ablation therapy is offered in select communities as an advanced solution for enlarged prostates of all sizes, helping you reclaim your health and daily comfort.
Effective BPH treatment with fewer side effects
While medications and traditional surgeries can improve BPH symptoms, they often come with risks like side effects or loss of sexual function. Waterjet ablation therapy is designed to minimize these concerns, providing symptom relief with little to no impact on your sexual health.
Safe, precise and long-lasting results
A waterjet ablation procedure delivers long-lasting outcomes for most patients through a proven two-step process. First, we use advanced imaging to map your prostate and understand its unique anatomy. Then, a robotic-assisted, heat-free procedure removes excess tissue with precision while preserving vital prostate structures. With waterjet ablation, you can begin to feel like yourself again—quickly and safely.
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Advancing Prostate Care with Waterjet Ablation Therapy
Waterjet ablation therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia offers an effective and minimally invasive treatment option. Where available, we perform waterjet ablation surgery through the urethra, which means no incisions (cuts) are necessary. Research and experience have proven waterjet ablation therapy as a safe prostate procedure with minimal risk.
Waterjet ablation surgery typically offers a quick recovery. You will be asleep during the procedure and will need to stay overnight so we can monitor your symptoms and vital signs.
While uncommon, you may need to use a catheter for a few days if you cannot urinate or empty your bladder completely in the days after surgery. A catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into your bladder that drains urine into a bag.
Waterjet ablation therapy for BPH causes minimal side effects. It is normal to experience a burning sensation when urinating for several days after surgery. Talk with your provider about medications to help manage any pain or discomfort.
Clinical trials have shown that of people who undergo waterjet ablation surgery, approximately:
100% retain erectile function
99% retain urinary control
90% retain ejaculatory function
We use a combination of imaging techniques to see your whole prostate during an waterjet ablation procedure. Our urologic surgeons deliver treatment with extreme precision under guidance from ultrasound and cystoscopy (a thin tube with a camera).
Image guidance allows us to customize our surgical approach to your unique anatomy. It helps us target excess prostate tissue while preserving parts of your prostate vital for daily function.
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