Urology

Exceptional Urology Services

When you partner with us, you get exceptional urology services and a multi-disciplinary team. Our urologists specialize in diagnosing and treating urinary tract conditions and male reproductive problems. Some urology conditions our team treats include:

• Urinary incontinence
• Overactive bladder
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Kidney stones
• Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH)
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hematuria
• Urologic cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney and testicular cancers

We are passionate about collaboration because a team approach produces superior results. That’s why we take a multi-disciplinary approach to all our urology services. Regardless of diagnosis, we coordinate care with you, the oncologist, the cardiologist, or other providers to ensure exceptional care for your patients.

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.

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)

Improving Results with Innovation

More than 50% of men experience benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) after the age of 60. For decades, surgeons have used transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to treat BPH. However, Aquablation is an innovative, minimally invasive technique that uses robotic technologies to treat BPH. Some of the benefits of using Aquablation include:

• Protection of male anatomy
• Conservation of sexual function
• Less resection and procedural time
• High safety ratings
• No need for ionizing radiation
• No thermal damage

Aquablation produces comparable results to TURP with less irreversible complications, like incontinence, erectile dysfunction and ejaculatory ineptitude. Men often prefer Aquablation because of the improved net benefits. Our facility is proud to deliver this sought-after surgery to your male patients.

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.