“Treatment options for men who are suffering from BPH now include an innovative therapy called aquablation. This therapy uses a heat-free waterjet controlled with robotic assistance to remove excess prostate tissue with exceptional precision,” says Jamison S. Jaffe, DO, who is board certified in urology and the Medical Director of Urology for Princeton Medicine Physicians.
During aquablation, the prostate is reached through the urethra, so no incision is made. The level of accuracy offered by this therapy lowers the risk for side effects such as erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory complications, and incontinence.
The procedure is performed while the patient is under anesthesia, and typically requires an overnight hospital stay. Most patients go home without a catheter the next day.
To learn more or to find a physician with Penn Princeton Urology Plainsboro, call 888.742.7496, or visit princetonhcs.org.