Pinehill Hospital has been offering Aquablation Therapy for over a year. This is a new minimally invasive robotic treatment for patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Clinical studies have shown that Aquablation therapy offers significant symptom relief and low rates of irreversible complications, across prostates of all sizes and shapes. Over the past year, Pinehill Hospital has cared for numerous patients who have travelled from across the country, with some driving over an hour and, in some cases, more than two hours from various locations to receive the trusted care provided at Pinehill Hospital.
Many men in the UK suffer from an enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - BPH) as they reach middle age. The size of a prostate can change as men get older, the increase in size can lead to BPH.
The common symptoms to look out for, which can impact the quality of life are:
· Ability to hold urine – causing patients to urgently search for toilets throughout the day or to wake up several times during the night
· Emptying bladder – causing patients to push or strain when urinating or to have a weak stream that starts and stops frequently.
Choosing a treatment option for an enlarged prostate can be overwhelming, as it could force men to compromise in some way. This may mean not responding well to medication, getting limited relief, having a long recovery time, or even having issues with sexual function. Historically, patients have lacked a reliable solution that does not compromise safety and efficacy.
When to consider treatment?
If BPH symptoms are severe or don’t improve with medication, there are a number of treatments that doctors may suggest. However, 97% of men being treated by a urologist do not seek surgical intervention due to treatment option limitations, as 83% of men are not willing to sacrifice sexual function for symptom relief. Patients should talk to their doctor to determine if Aquablation therapy is right for them.
Peter Jones, the first patient to be treated at Pinehill Hospital, said:
“I would definitely recommend this treatment for anyone in a similar position to me. The whole process from start to finish was a positive experience due to the care and support offered by Professor Vasdev, the hospital, and its wonderful staff. After the operation, I felt no pain at any time, only a slight discomfort initially. I have had no adverse symptoms or side effects from the procedure and my recovery has been straight forward. I am now back to my normal self.”
How to prevent prostate enlargement
Professor Nikhil Vasdev, Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon at Pinehill Hospital, shares some advice around how to prevent an enlarged prostate.