AQUABLATION

What is Aquablation?

Aquablation therapy is the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat-free waterjet for the treatment of BPH. At Elterman Center, we are proud to offer this advanced, minimally invasive treatment. Using a heat-free waterjet controlled by robotic-assisted technology, this one-of-a-kind procedure can be performed on prostates of any shape and size to deliver durable, long-lasting relief with low rates of irreversible side effects.

How does Aquablation 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.

What are the benefits of Aquablation?

According to the published studies, 100% of patients had no impact on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, or overall sexual satisfaction

89% men with BPH preserve ejaculatory function with Aquablation therapy

>99% men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy

Aquablation therapy patients on average experienced:

· 16-point improvement in International Prostate Symptom Score

· 3.3 -point improvement in quality of life

· 2x improvement in urinary flow rate

1. Gilling PJ et al. Five-year outcomes for Aquablation therapy compared to TURP: results from a double-blind, randomized trial in men with LUTS due to BPH. Can J Urol. 2022 Feb;29(1):10960-10968.

2. Bhojani N, et al. Aquablation Therapy in Large Prostates (80-150 mL) for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Final WATER II 5-Year Clinical Trial Results. J Urol. 2023;210(1):143-153.

3. Elterman D, et al. BMJ Surg Interv Health Technol. 2021

4. Data on file at PROCEPT BioRobotics.

5. Oumedjbeur K, et al. Can J Urol. 2023.

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