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Aquablation Therapy for BPH Now Available

Community Medical Center is pleased to begin offering Aquablation® therapy. This new, minimally invasive procedure for men suffering from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) provides lasting relief.

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What is Aquablation?

Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical technology for benign prostate enlargement, which uses a heat-free high-pressure water jet to remove obstructing prostate tissue. A recent 5 year randomized controlled trial comparing Aquablation with TURP (long considered the gold standard), found equivalent improvement in flow rate and symptom score with a lower complication rate and a strong safety profile. Its high-speed resection time and potential for preservation of sexual function are major strengths. The procedure can be used to treat prostates of almost any size. In clinical studies, men who had Aquablation therapy had significant symptom relief and very low rate of irreversible complications – incontinence, ejaculatory and erectile dysfunction.

What are the advantages of Aquablation?

  •  Reduced resection time
  •  Reduced overall procedure time
  •  Strong safety profile
  •  Preservation of key anatomical structures
  •  Preservation of sexual function
  •  No ionizing radiation
  •  Avoids thermal damage
  •  Histology specimens available

Who qualifies for Aquablation?

Inclusion criteria:

  •  Moderate to severe lower urinary tract symptoms refractory to pharmacotherapy
  •  Age > 50 years
  •  International Prostate Symptom Score > 12
  •  Maximal flow rate Qmax ⩽ 12 ml/s

Exclusion criteria:

  •  Active infection
  •  Neurogenic bladder/sphincter abnormalities
  •  Some prior prostate surgeries
  •  High anesthetic risk

Success of Aquablation

Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that removes prostate tissue with a robotically controlled heat-free waterjet technology, which minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue and ensures that prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently and predictably.

  • 10/10 men preserved erections
  • 9/10 men preserve ejaculation
  • 10/10 men preserve continence
  • 2x improvement in the flow of urine
  • 16-point IPSS improvement (BPH symptom score)

Your Urology Team

As a conscientious provider, you need urology resources you can count on. Our premier urologists excel in diagnosing and treating urinary tract and male reproductive conditions. Our physicians focus on personalized interventions while working collaboratively to produce excellent results.

We are passionate about creating a patient-first environment. That’s why we prioritize listening to understand. We want to understand the problem and how the condition affects your patient’s life. With a holistic mindset, our urologists treat not only the problem but the person.

Your Provider Team

Why Choose Us?

We prioritize patient-centered care. Your patients need a urology team committed to listening, learning and leading them to a better life without so many genitourinary interruptions. That’s why we advance our techniques while focusing on person-first communication and care.

Your patients are tired of endless bathroom breaks and subpar sexual health. We are here to help preserve their dignity and way of life.

Providing Advanced Urology Services in Your Neighborhood

Many people feel embarrassed to talk about problems they experience in the bathroom and bed. That’s why so many postpone treatment. With empathy at our core, we aim to listen, understand and respond to concerns with dignity and discretion.

From curing urinary conditions to restoring sexual health, our superior urology team strives to improve your patient’s life by addressing annoying genitourinary conditions. Contact us to learn how we can bring excellent urology services to your patients. Click the “Refer” button to get started today.

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