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[AQUABLATION OF THE PROSTATE - A NOVEL ROBOTIC PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA].

Asaf Shvero¹, Arie Luder¹, Nir Kleinmann¹

¹Department of Urology, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Ramat-Gan, Israel, Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

|November 21, 2024

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Aquablation therapy offers an accurate and efficient robotic procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment. This novel technique demonstrates a low complication rate and excellent short-term functional outcomes for BPH patients.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Robotic Surgery

Context:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) affects a significant portion of the aging male population, leading to lower urinary tract symptoms.
Traditional surgical interventions for BPH carry risks of complications and side effects.
Aquablation therapy presents a novel robotic-assisted approach utilizing ultrasound and a water jet for precise tissue removal.

Purpose:

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Aquablation therapy in treating BPH patients.
To assess surgical outcomes, including complication rates and functional improvements.
To determine the suitability of Aquablation for prostates up to 150 ml.

Summary:

A retrospective analysis of 50 BPH patients treated with Aquablation was conducted.
The procedure showed a median operative time of 51 minutes with no intra-operative complications.
Significant improvements in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and quality of life were observed, with stable functional outcomes at 6 months.
Low hemoglobin drop (1.2 mg/dL) and minimal need for blood transfusion (4%) were noted. No patients required urgent hemostasis surgery, and no significant urinary incontinence was reported.

Impact:

Aquablation therapy is demonstrated to be an accurate, efficient, and safe treatment option for BPH.
The procedure is associated with a low rate of complications and side effects, making it a viable first-line treatment.
Positive functional outcomes and patient-reported quality of life improvements support its role in modern BPH management.