Birmingham Prostate Clinic uses a less invasive robot-assisted treatment to remove excess prostate tissue which minimises side effects.
Patients at Birmingham Prostate Clinic now have access to Aquablation Therapy, a robot-assisted treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Aquablation Therapy uses a high-speed, heat-free water jet to remove excess prostate tissue, widening the urethra and alleviating symptoms associated with BPH.
BPH, commonly known as an enlarged prostate, affects up to 3 million men in the UK. It can significantly impact daily life, causing symptoms like difficulty in passing urine, frequent urination, and a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. If left untreated, these symptoms may worsen over time, leading to complications such as acute urinary retention and infections.
While traditional treatments, such as surgery, can help manage BPH symptoms, they often come with a risk of long-term side effects, such as urinary incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. Aquablation Therapy, however, significantly reduces these risks, providing men with a safer, less invasive option that effectively preserves quality of life.
“Aquablation Therapy represents an exciting advancement in treating enlarged prostates. The use of waterjet technology, without any heat, allows us to achieve excellent symptom relief while minimising potential side effects, like incontinence or sexual dysfunction,” said consultant urological surgeon Maya Harris.
Birmingham Prostate Clinic is part of independent cancer care provider GenesisCare.
