Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate that may occur as you age. The prostate can start to compress your urethra (the tube from your bladder that carries urine) causing a decrease in your flow and in extreme cases can stop you from being able to urinate entirely.

Rezūm therapy is a one-time, minimally invasive procedure that uses sterile water vapour to treat an enlarged prostate. Radiofreqeuncy energy heats the water, creating vapor that is injected into the prostate tissue. This causes controlled shrinkage of the tissue, alleviating urinary symptoms over time.

The treatment involves brief, 9-second bursts of vapour, with the number of bursts depending on prostate size. The body gradually absorbs the treated tissue, reducing prostate size and improving urinary flow.

If you suffer from any of the follow symptoms Rezum therapy may be right for you

• urinary frequency

• irregular urinary flow

• urgency

• a weak stream

• straining to urinate

• getting up at night to urinate

Rezūm Therapy is ideal for patients seeking:

• an alternative to long-term BPH medications

• a less invasive, outpatient option performed under sedation

• A treatment that minimizes sexual side effects like retrograde ejaculation and erectile dysfunction

Most patients begin to experience symptom relief in as soon as two weeks, and maximum benefit may occur within three months.

*Patient responses can and do vary.

Rezūm Therapy is performed in the operating suite at Bluewater Health, providing the safety and resources of a hospital setting while allowing you return home the same day for a convenient and streamlined experience.

Rezūm Therapy is a same-day procedure at Bluewater Health. Although the procedure is brief, you can expect to spend several hours at the hospital because you will need to be monitored after receiving sedation.

A detailed discussion risks and benefits will take place at your consultation. The degree of improvement after treatment varies for each individual. You will also require a catheter for a short period of time after the procedure.

Potential risks include but are not limited to:

• painful urination

• blood in the urine

• blood in the semen

• decrease in ejaculatory volume

• urinary tract infection

• urinary frequency, retention or urgency

Recovery is usually quick. A catheter will be in place temporarily and you should avoid heavy or strenuous exercise during this time. We will outline activity restrictions and what to expect after the procedure during your consultation.

To obtain a comprehensive BPH assessment and to explore Rezūm Therapy as well as other evidence based treatments, ask your primary care provider to refer you to Dr. Dhanjani (Fax: 855-266-4290 or via Ocean eReferral)

Alternatively you can contact our office directly at info@rezumtherapy.com or 519-344-2949 for more information