Water Vapor Therapy
Water Vapor Therapy is a natural alternative to surgery. It treats the cause of your BPH, so you can get back to your life.
What is Water Vapor Therapy?
Water Vapor Therapy is a non-surgical therapy that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam, to shrink enlarged prostates.1,2
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Why choose Water Vapor Therapy?
If you're suffering from BPH, Water Vapor therapy offers many benefits.
No more BPH medication and their side effects3
Preserves sexual function1
Clinical studies show that Water Vapor Therapy relieves symptoms safely/effectively1,2
Ability to return to regular activities within a few days*1,2
Most patients see symptom improvement within two weeks*1,2
Symptom relief that lasts1
In-office/outpatient therapy1
No permanent implant
Does not require general anesthesia1
FDA cleared; Included in the American Urological Association guidelines
What are the Risks?
Water Vapor Therapy is a treatment for men 50 years or older to reduce prostate tissue and relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, or BPH.
Potential risks associated with Water Vapor Therapy include, but are not limited to painful or frequent urination, blood in the urine or semen, decrease in ejaculatory volume, urinary tract infection (UTI), inability to urinate or completely empty the bladder, urgent need to urinate, inability to ejaculate, urinary incontinence, inflammation of the epididymis (a tube at the back of the testicle that carries sperm), worsening erectile dysfunction, pain/discomfort with ejaculation, pelvic or penile pain/discomfort, poor or splayed urine stream, inflammation of the prostate gland, scarring and narrowing of the urethra.In rare cases, the following side effects may occur narrowing of the bladder neck (area of the bladder that connects to the urethra), bladder stone, severe infection.
During the healing phase following the procedure, patients may experience continued or worsening BPH symptoms, which may require the use of a catheter for several days. It is important to talk with your doctor about the benefits and risks associated with Water Vapor Therapy.
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*Dependent on individual clinical situation and healing response.
References
- McVary KT, Gange SN, Gittelman MC, et al. Minimally invasive prostate convective water vapor energy ablation: A multicenter, randomized, controlled study for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol. 2016 May;195(5):1529-38.
- McVary KT, Rogers T, Roehrborn CG. Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: 4-year results from randomized controlled study. Urology. 2019 Apr;126:171-9.
- McVary KT, Roehrborn CG. Three-year outcomes of the prospective, randomized controlled Rezūm system study: Convective radiofrequency thermal therapy for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology. 2018 Jan;111:1-9.
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Water vapor therapy is one of the treatment options available for addressing BPH symptoms. Other available options include TURP (Transurethral resection of Prostate), HoLEP (Holmium Laser enucleation of the prostate), PUL (Prostatic Urethral Lift) and PVP(Photo Vaporisation of the Prostate). The information should not be treated as comprehensive and does not intend to provide diagnosis, treatment or any medical advice. Responsibility for patient care resides with the healthcare professional on the basis of his or her professional license, experience and knowledge of the patient. Healthcare professionals must rely on their judgment when deciding which treatments and procedures to use with patients. Individual results may vary and hence, it is advisable to consult your doctor or other qualified health care professional regarding any medical or health related diagnosis or treatment options.