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    • Fifty-nine patients underwent Aquablation with a mean procedure time of 48.5 minutes.
    • Average hemoglobin drop was -1.7 ng/dL; average catheterization and hospital stay were 2.1 and 2.2 days, respectively.
    • Significant improvement in functional outcomes and a -36.6% drop in PSA at 3 months, with a 22.0% overall adverse event rate (mostly low-grade).

    Conclusions:

    • Aquablation is a safe and effective procedure for treating BPH.
    • The study confirms positive surgical and functional outcomes during the initial adoption of Aquablation.
    • Low rates of re-hospitalization and predominantly low-grade complications support Aquablation's safety profile.