Aquablation Therapy
Aquablation Therapy is an innovative treatment option for men who have an enlarged prostate - or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Surgeons trained to perform this procedure use a camera-aided scope, ultrasound imaging, and a heat-free, high-velocity waterjet to carefully resect the prostate. It removes excess tissue and reduces the size of the prostate, using a less invasive approach to prostate surgical care.
Aquablation Therapy can be an effective treatment option for men who are experiencing urinary challenges, as a result of BPH – recognized as the number one reason why men see a urologist. Signs and symptoms include frequent urination, urgency to urinate, increased urination at night, difficult urinating, and challenges with fully emptying the bladder. Urinary tract infections, bladder stones, bladder damage, and kidney damage are also risk factors of BPH. Aquablation Therapy can address these issues effectively, while preserving the sexual functionalities of the male anatomy.
The procedure typically takes about one hour, and can be performed for men whose prostate is any shape or size. Side effects are minimal, and patients typically benefit from long-lasting relief. To make an appointment to find out if Aquablation is right for you, call Beebe Urology at (302) 645-2666.
At Beebe Healthcare
Christopher Caputo, MD, is a board certified urologist at Beebe Medical Group. He provides comprehensive care for patients diagnosed with a wide range of complex urologic issues, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), stone disease, urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and urologic cancers – including prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular oncologies. Patients whose plan of care calls for surgery benefit from Dr. Caputo’s training and expertise in robotic and
