Energy is focused on prostate tissue at temperatures up to 112 degrees, slowly melting it away. At the same time, blood vessels and other sensitive areas aren't affected, and a cooling system using water helps moderate the temperature. The two biggest problems for patients are an urge to urinate as the heat builds, and sheer boredom from having to sit still for an hour. During a recent treatment at Lumberton's Southeast Region Medical Center, one patient fell asleep during an early morning treatment. So far, I can't think of a serious problem.
Some patients are a little uncomfortable.
After all, it is a new feeling. After an hour, the catheter is removed. Often patients experience a small amount of bleeding or difficulty in urinating. Both may continue for a week or two. Carl Bruskin's experience was typical.