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Piyush Pathak1, Sevann Helo1, Kevin T McVary1

  • 1Division of Urology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.

European Urology Focus
|March 14, 2018
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Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy offers rapid, durable relief for lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia. This minimally invasive treatment provides significant symptom improvement with minimal sexual side effects.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) management aims to alleviate lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs), enhance quality of life, and prevent disease progression.
  • Minimally invasive surgical treatments (MISTs) present an alternative to traditional therapies, offering rapid symptom relief and reduced perioperative risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy and durability of the Rezūm system, a water vapor thermal therapy device, for treating BPH-related LUTSs.
  • To assess the impact of Rezūm therapy on both storage and voiding lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • To evaluate the safety profile of Rezūm therapy, particularly concerning sexual function.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy for BPH.
Keywords:
Benign prostatic hyperplasiaLower urinary tract symptomsMinimally invasiveProstateThermal therapy

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  • Analysis of clinical data focusing on symptom relief, quality of life improvements, and patient outcomes.
  • Evaluation of safety data, including impact on sexual function.

    • Main Results:

    • Water vapor thermal therapy using the Rezūm system provides clinically meaningful relief of LUTSs.
    • The treatment demonstrates rapid and durable symptom control for both storage and voiding dysfunctions.
    • Rezūm therapy shows a minimal impact on sexual function, making it a favorable option for many patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy is a safe and effective treatment for BPH-related LUTSs.
    • The therapy offers durable symptom relief and can be considered for a broad patient population.
    • Rezūm represents a valuable minimally invasive option for managing lower urinary tract symptoms.