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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
  • Previous studies focused on prostates up to 150 mL.
  • New guidelines categorize prostates > 150 mL as 'very large'.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the application and efficacy of Aquablation therapy in very large prostates (> 150 mL).
  • To provide guidance on utilizing Aquablation for this specific patient cohort.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing data and clinical experience with Aquablation therapy.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes in prostates exceeding 150 mL.

Main Results:

  • Aquablation demonstrates feasibility and effectiveness in prostates > 150 mL.
  • The therapy offers a viable surgical option for the 'very large' prostate category.

Conclusions:

  • Aquablation therapy is a suitable treatment for very large prostates.
  • This expands the utility of Aquablation for a broader range of BPH patients.