Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is known commonly as an enlarged prostate. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a condition that becomes more common with age. It’s important to know that BPH is not the same as prostate cancer. When your prostate becomes enlarged, it may constrict the urethra, making it difficult for you to urinate. It may also put pressure on the bladder, which can cause the bladder to weaken and you to have difficulty emptying it.
What are the effects of BPH?
There are two common short-term symptoms of BPH likely to impact you in day-to-day life:
- Frequent urination, which may cause you to wake up several times a night or disrupt your daily routine
- Difficulty emptying your bladder, which may cause you to push or strain when urinating or to have a weak stream that starts and stops
If your BPH symptoms are left untreated, you may experience serious complications in the long-term, including recurrent urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and damage to your kidneys. Taking certain BPH medications for too long can increase your risk of heart failure and dementia.
What is the latest treatment for BPH?
We offer an advanced, minimally invasive option that uses imaging and robotic technology to control a heat-free waterjet that removes the problematic prostate tissue. No incision is necessary, as we will access your prostate through your urethra.
What are the advantages of this procedure?
- Because the imaging and robotic technology used for this procedure offers precision, men treated with this form of therapy experience a very low rate of irreversible complications, such as incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. Your surgeon will create a personalized treatment plan, designed to maintain sexual function and continence.
- While the procedure is performed in a hospital under anesthesia and usually involves an overnight stay, it takes less than an hour to complete.
- This course of treatment has been proven to offer years of relief from BPH symptoms.
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