Aquablation therapy is a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed.
The procedure is performed by the AquaBeam Robotic System, a robotically-controlled waterjet. This robotic technology minimizes human error and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably regardless of prostate size or shape.
Aquablation therapy is performed in a hospital and is done under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes less than an hour and involves an overnight stay.
There are two key steps to the Aquablation procedure:
Step 1: Creating a Surgical Map.
Every prostate is unique in size and shape. Our team uses ultrasound imaging and a cystoscope to map which parts of the prostate are causing your symptoms and should be removed.
This detailed and accurate mapping Enables our surgeons to perform precise surgery while avoiding irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.
Step 2: Removing The Prostate Tissue
Once our surgeons have created the surgical map, a robotically-controlled, heat-free waterjet removes the prostate tissue outlined on the map. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably.
When required, our surgeons may use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.