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Aquablation Therapy for BPH Now Available

National Park 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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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 specializes in includes:

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Prostate Problems
  • Urinary Stones
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Overactive Bladder
  • Cancers of Bladder, Kidney, & Prostate
  • Male Infertility
  • Reoccurring Urinary Tract Infections
  • Vasectomy

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.

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)

Meet Our Team

Why choose us?

Delivering excellent neurology services with empathy, innovation and persistence is what we do. Your patients know their bodies the best. They know when things are off. That’s why all our visits begin with active listening.

Additionally, we are committed to collaboration. As the physician on the front lines, you need neurology services that value your insights. Consultation with in-house specialists is also vital. This teamwork ensures your patients receive timely results and answers.

Partnering to reach optimal neurological health

Neurological symptoms can evoke strong emotions in patients. PCPs provide invaluable resources as patients explore concerns and ask many questions. Community Medical Center is here to help answer those questions and investigate the root causes of neurological problems.

We are here to expedite diagnosis and improve outcomes. Why? Because we understand that each person has unique needs and personal concerns. We aim to help every patient achieve optimal neurological health.

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