About Services Health Centers Blog Patient Resources Bill Pay Locations Contact The Rezūm System Water Vapor Treatment for Prostate BPH Houston, TX- July 6th, 2016 - Houston Metro Urology is the first in Houston to offer the Rezum® System, an innovative, minimally invasive treatment option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Designed to be performed in a clinical setting, Rezum is an FDA-approved treatment that uses the stored thermal energy in water vapor (steam) to treat the extra prostate tissue that is causing symptoms such as frequency, urgency, irregular flow, weak stream, straining and getting up at night to urinate. BPH is a localized, enlargement of the prostate gland in aging adult men. Nearly 12 million U.S. men suffer from BPH-related symptoms that may require therapy, yet more than half choose not to do anything to address their BPH symptoms. Their reasons include not wanting to start new prescriptions, hesitations around the potential side effects of drugs, and concerns about the potential side effects or complications of current minimally invasive BPH treatments or surgical procedures. Rezūm Therapy for Prostate BPH Highlights of the Therapy Include Performed in-office and patients can return home immediately Does not require general anesthesia Relieves symptoms safely and effectively Is an alternative to BPH medications Provides noticeable symptom improvement within two weeks Preserves erectile and urinary functions Allows patients to return to regular activities within a few days Is considered medically necessary by Medicare and is covered by most private insurance. Provider Testimonial “We are looking at a minimally invasive procedure that is done as an out-patient. It does not involve any hospitalization, it does not involve bleeding, and patients can go back to their normal activity within a very short period of time. So far we have experience with this technology for the last several years and everyone of the patients that I have operated on has had very good results.” Dr. Zvi J Schiffman,M.D Houston Metro Urology Patient Testimonial “It was terrible, I was getting up 5 to 6 times a night to use the restroom. My health, my blood pressure was going up because I wasn’t getting any sleep. I was irritable and tired. Dr. Schiffman showed me the prostate and what the Rezum procedure entailed. He mentioned that it was done with water vapor, and I thought “Water vapor? How can you go wrong?” J. Luna Rezūm Patient Rezum is administered on an out-patient basis and can be performed under oral sedation or local anesthesia. Initial studies have shown that the Rezum treatment allows men to retain sexual function unlike many other existing BPH treatments. Schedule a Consultation Contact Us Houston Metro Urology is here to help! Call us, request an appointment online, or feel free to stop by one of our convenient locations. LEARN MORE Our Locations With 10 different locations at our disposal, Houston Metro Urology has access to every urological equipment and service you could need! LEARN MORE Our Physicians Our urologists specialize in general urology as well as sub-specialists in the areas of incontinence, female urology, and much more. LEARN MORE Set up a Telehealth Visit with HMU Request a Visit Health Centers Ambulatory Surgery Center Lab Diagnostics Center Imaging Center Incontinence Center Contact Us 4223 Richmond Avenue Houston, Texas 77027 Phone: (713) 351-5000 Fax: (713) 351-0636 Copyright © 2019 Houston Metro Urology. All rights reserved.