Aquablation® Therapy, Treatment for BPH

Aquablation therapy at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings an innovative, minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects up to 90% of men at some point in their lives. Using highly targeted water pressure, it precisely removes excess prostate tissue to relieve symptoms and restore quality of life.

An enlarged prostate can cause bothersome symptoms, including:

• Urinary issues
• Sexual challenges
• Disrupted sleep

Aquablation therapy is offered by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle as an advanced solution for enlarged prostates of all sizes, helping you reclaim your health and daily comfort.

While medications and traditional surgeries can improve BPH symptoms, they often come with risks like side effects or loss of sexual function. Aquablation therapy is designed to minimize these concerns, providing symptom relief with little to no impact on your sexual health.

An Aquablation procedure delivers long-lasting outcomes for most patients through a proven two-step process.

1. We use advanced imaging to map your prostate and understand its unique shape, allowing the surgeon to customize the therapy and provide the treatment you need
   
2. A robotic-assisted, heat-free procedure removes excess tissue with precision while preserving vital prostate structures

With Aquablation, you can begin to feel like yourself again—quickly and safely.

Aquablation therapy for BPH causes minimal side effects. It is normal to experience a burning sensation when urinating for several days after surgery. Talk with your provider about medications to help manage any pain or discomfort.

Clinical trials have shown that of people who undergo Aquablation surgery, approximately:

• 100% retain erectile function
• 99% retain urinary control
• 90% retain ejaculatory function

Aquablation surgery typically offers a quick recovery. You will be asleep during the procedure and will need to stay overnight so we can monitor your symptoms and vital signs.

While uncommon, you may need to use a catheter for a few days if you cannot urinate or empty your bladder completely in the days after surgery. A catheter is a thin, flexible tube inserted into your bladder that drains urine into a bag.

Our Aquablation therapy care team is ready to help you feel like yourself again—quickly and safely. Learn more about our providers:

• Thomas Fuller, MD
• Alvaro Lucioni, MD
• Adam Daily, MD
• Nicholas Cowan, MD
• Paul Kozlowski, MD
• JJ Zhang, MD