INNOVATIVE ROBOTIC – ASSISTED TREATMENT FOR ENLARGED PROSTATE
Cromwell Hospital recently launched a revolutionary robotic-assisted treatment for men with symptomatic enlarged prostate.
An enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostate enlargement (BPE) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is where the prostate (a small gland near a man’s bladder) increases in size. BPH a ects most men over the age of 50, and although it can cause problems, an enlarged prostate is not usually a serious threat to a man’s health.
Symptoms include di iculty starting to pee, having a weak flow of urine, stopping and starting while peeing, needing to pee urgently, or more regularly, needing to go during the night, and accidentally leaking urine.
Aquablation therapy is a NICE recommended technology for enlarged prostate with clinically proven, long-lasting results and preservation of sexual function. It uses a real-time imaging, robotic-assisted precision, and a heat-free waterjet to remove the obstructing prostate tissue, which immediately improves urinary function.
The treatment is performed under general anaesthesia, with the whole procedure usually taking around an hour to complete and allows the patient to return to normal activities in just a few weeks.
At Cromwell Hospital Aquablation therapy is delivered by one of our expert consultant urological consultants, alongside a multidisciplinary team. Mr Neil Barber, Consultant Urological Surgeon, who leads the service at Cromwell Hospital and who has pioneered its development for nearly a decade says, “I am delighted to be able to o er patients su ering from enlarged prostate the option of Aquablation therapy at Cromwell Hospital. This new innovative treatment is ground-breaking in treating all sizes of enlarged prostate. Many patients are often worried about the consequences of treatment on their sexual function, but Aquablation therapy o ers the ability to preserve continence and ejaculatory and erectile function, which is a real benefit to them.”
Cromwell Hospital is a world leader in private healthcare. Since 1981, we have delivered exceptional care from our state-of-the-art hospital in Kensington, central London. During this time, we have consistently innovated and improved how healthcare is delivered, including introducing new services to the hospital for the benefit of our patients such as Aquablation therapy.
Our consultant urologists and urological surgeons work in multidisciplinary teams to provide the best, most informed treatment plans for patients, which can include Aquablation therapy. Collectively, they work together to deliver attentive, personalised care throughout your health journey.
Make an appointment today: cromwellhospital.com/aqua +44(0)20 7244 4886