Robotic Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Surgery
What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)?
Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or an enlarged prostate, is the number one reason men visit the urologist and an estimated one in two men who are 51 to 60 years old have it.
An enlarged prostate can cause symptoms, such as blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, urinary tract or kidney problems. Eventually, it could lead to urinary retention, chronic urinary tract infections, bladder stones and in severe cases, kidney damage.
If your doctor recommends surgery for BPH, you may be a candidate for a new, minimally invasive approach—Aquablation therapy.
Learn More About Enlarged Prostate
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enlarged prostate, BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia treatment options for men. Lee Health urology clinics can help men diagnose and treat BPH in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres.
Aquablation Therapy: Surgical Treatment for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)
If your provider is concerned about your symptoms stemming from your benign prostatic hyperplasia, your Lee Health provider may recommend surgery. If so, ask your doctor about Aquablation therapy being used for your BPH.
Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet controlled by robotic technology. It combines a camera with ultrasound imaging, allowing the surgeon to see the entire prostate in real-time. As a result, it is consistent and precise with a very low rate of irreversible complications, including incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction.
Learn More About Aquablation Therapy
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Aquablation® Therapy
Aquablation® therapy by Procept Biorobotics is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that can help preserve a man’s sexual function by also providing long-lasting symptom relief for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Learn more here about Aquablation® therapy at in Fort Myers, Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres.
Robotic-assisted surgery technology offered in Southwest Florida
We are proud to bring this cutting-edge technology to Southwest Florida, so our patients can get the care they need close to home. Robotic-assisted surgery is a huge benefit to our patients at Lee Health which means fewer patients will have to leave the region to get treatment.
What are the benefits to robotic assisted compared to traditional surgery?
Compared to traditional open surgeries, the benefits of da Vinci® surgery can include:
- Smaller scars
- Shorter hospital time
- Lower risk of adverse side effects
- Faster recovery time
- Less pain
- No blood donation prior to surgery
- Less blood loss
- Quicker return to normal activity
Ready to take the next steps?
Believe you think you might be a candidate for Aquablation therapy? Schedule an appointment with a Lee Health physician today!
