Treating the Prostate with Aquablation in New Albany, IN
Treating the Prostate with Aquablation HealthTalk Transcript
Daniel Kmetz, MD, Urology
First Urology
Men who have increased difficulty urinating, including straining, getting up at night, or having to run urgently or frequently to the bathroom, might have an enlarged prostate and they should be evaluated by a urologist.
Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive procedure for enlarged prostate or BPH. It's one of the most recent developments in technology for men with an enlarged prostate. The main difference in this treatment is it doesn't use cautery to resect the prostate. It uses a high-velocity water jet, and because of that, the recovery from the procedure is much faster while maintaining its equal effectiveness.
In our follow-up visits, I've noticed a significant change in patients' urinary symptoms before and after the procedure. They're happy with their ability to empty their bladder much faster, easier, and without straining. They also tend to not have to run to the restroom as urgently or frequently after the procedure. We also have had no issues with patients with incontinence or leakage afterward; they are able to maintain their erectile function. Overall, we're able to treat this problem without causing any significant side effects.
Baptist Health Floyd offers this procedure, and that's an indication of their dedication to their patients in their local community — using one of the latest and greatest technologies for men in our community.