Aquablation Therapy

Aquablation therapy is a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).

Aquablation therapy is a different type of treatment for BPH. It’s an advanced, minimally invasive treatment that uses the power of water delivered with robotic precision to provide best-in-class and long-lasting symptom relief and also low rates of irreversible complications, no matter how large the patient’s prostate is. Aquablation therapy is a resective procedure, meaning that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is removed. No incision is made, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. 

About Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

BPH is a prostate that has grown to be larger than normal. As the prostate grows and becomes larger than normal, it may:

• Constrict the urethra, making it difficult to urinate
• Apply pressure on the bladder, causing it to weaken and have difficulty emptying 
• If left untreated, BPH can cause significant health programs, including irreversible bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones, and incontinence

AquaBeam Robotic System

The AquaBeam Robotic System is the first FDA-cleared, surgical robot utilizing automated tissue resection for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to BPH. It performs Aquablation therapy. Once the surgical map is in place, a robotically controlled, heat-free waterjet removes prostate tissue that is outlined by the surgical map. The waterjet is controlled by automated robotic technology to minimize variability and ensure prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably for every patient, no matter the size or shape of the prostate.

What to expect during Aquablation therapy

Treatment is performed in a hospital and is done under spinal or general anesthesia. The length of the procedure is typically less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.

Who performs Aquablation therapy surgery?

A urologist performs Aquablation therapy using the AquaBeam Robotic System. The procedure takes place in a hospital.

Is Aquablation therapy FDA approved?

Yes, Aquablation therapy is performed by AquaBeam Robotic System, which was cleared by the FDA in December 2017.

Who is an appropriate candidate for Aquablation therapy?

Aquablation therapy has been proven as a safe and effective treatment for BPH patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms which affect the bladder, prostate, and urethra and impact the ability to hold urine and empty the bladder. Aquablation therapy can treat prostates of any size and shape. Patients should consult with their Urologist directly to determine if they are an appropriate candidate.

Stats

• 83% of men with BPH are not willing to sacrifice sexual function for symptom relief with surgery (1)
• 3 in 4 men with BPH feel that surgery requires a tradeoff between symptom relief and side effects (1)
• 1 in 2 men with BPH did not realize how important maintaining sexual function was to them before surgery (1)
• 0% impact on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction or overall sexual satisfaction (1, 2, 3)
• Nearly all men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy (1, 2, 3)
• 99% of men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy (1, 2, 3)