How it works: Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy. Rezūm Therapy is typically performed right in your urologist's office, or at an outpatient surgery facility and completed in one short appointment. During each 9-second treatment, sterile water vapor is released throughout the targeted prostate tissue.
Washington, IN (March 7, 2023) – Daviess Community Hospital Urology clinic is now using the iTind procedure to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate. The iTind received FDA de Novo classification as a novel device for the minimally invasive treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in February 2020.
Steam therapy, also called water vapor thermal therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment option to reduce the size of the prostate and lessen symptoms. It has been shown to effectively eliminate excess prostate tissue and has a low risk of side effects. It is effective for treating small and average-size prostates.
When medication and other nonsurgical treatments aren't able to effectively reduce the symptoms of BPH, Rezum can make a significant difference in a patient's quality of life, Dr. Goldberg says. He adds that after having the procedure done, more than 90 percent of his patients have been able to get off medication.
Water vapor thermal therapy (WVTT) involves using a special steam-creating device to reduce the size of the prostate. The hot steam travels through a tube in the urethra and damages excess prostate tissue. Over time, the body reabsorbs this tissue.
Limit caffeine and alcohol as these may stimulate the urge to urinate. Eat a low-fat diet. Eat a large variety of vegetables each day. Eat a few servings of fruit daily, and be sure to include citrus fruits.
Potential risks associated with Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy include, but are not limited to: painful or frequent urination. blood in the urine or semen. decrease in ejaculatory volume.
Rezūm is recommended for men with a prostate volume of ≥ 30cm3 and ≤80cm3. Rezūm can also be recommended to men with chronic medical conditions, and of advanced age, as an alternative to other more invasive BPH surgeries. Rezūm is not recommended for patients with a urinary implant or who have a penile prosthesis.
Most patients report relatively minor discomfort during the procedure. Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy can be performed under oral sedation or local anesthesia and doesn't require general anesthesia. Your urologist will discuss your options for maximizing your comfort during the procedure.
What is PAE? PAE is a nonsurgical procedure that decreases the blood supply to the prostate, thus reducing its size and symptoms. An interventional radiologist, who uses X-rays and other imaging techniques to see inside the body and treat conditions without surgery, performs PAE.
Overall, drinking a lot of water is good for your full body health. Thus, drinking a lot of water is good for your prostate. Every organ in your body depends on proper hydration to function normally and efficiently.
Hydration is necessary, but do not overdo it. For prostate problems, limit water intake before going to bed at night. This will keep you from waking up at night to urinate repeatedly. Doctors recommend drinking six to eight glasses of water (or 1.5 to 2 liters) daily.
TURP is the most effective treatment for most cases of BPH. However, in adults 65 and older, medications and minimally invasive treatments are preferable. Older patients may have more complications and a longer recovery time after surgery.
5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitors
In some men, finasteride can relieve BPH symptoms, increase urinary flow rate and shrink the prostate, though it must be used indefinitely to prevent recurrence of symptoms, and it may take as long as six months to achieve maximum benefits.
Transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) is considered as the gold standard surgical treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).
$3,600 for REZUM procedure under local anesthesia at New York Urology Specialists for patients without REZUM insurance coverage. Savings of as much as 80% over Hospital Costs. Initial consultation and diagnostic studies if necessary are not included.
Pros Rezum Procedure
Many BPH treatments can impact ejaculation and Rezum prevents ejaculation issues in 97% of cases. Rezum doesn't require general anesthesia and is considered a top alternative to surgery or medications. Rezum therapy preserves sexual and urinary functions, showing results in two weeks.
Rezum™ Water Vapor Therapy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment that uses convective water vapor thermal energy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Rezum is not covered by Medicare or Private Health Insurance, so Rezum is a self funded procedure.
Sometimes the reason may be simply inadequate treatment but other times symptoms may be caused by a different problem such as the overactive bladder, bladder stones, bladder cancer, or urethral stricture.
Conclusions: Approximately one in eight patients failed the TOV following Rezum therapy.
These results indicate that methanol extract of banana peel can inhibit 5alpha-reductase and might be useful in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia.
Research suggests that lycopene may help lower prostate cancer risk. Lycopene can be found in foods like tomatoes, apricots, pink grapefruit, guava, and papaya. There's about 9 to 13 milligrams of lycopene in a cup and a half of watermelon.
Some over-the-counter medicines also can make BPH worse, such as diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl), pseudoephedrine (e.g., Sudafed) and oxymetazoline spray (e.g., Afrin). A number of prescription medications also can negatively impact BPH, such as antidepressants, water pills, testosterone and pain medicine.