Aquablation Therapy for BPH (Enlarged Prostate)

Relief from Enlarged Prostate Symptoms — With Robotic Precision

Advanced Urology, part of Columbus Regional Healthcare System, is proud to offer Aquablation® Therapy — an innovative, minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.

Aquablation therapy combines the accuracy of real-time ultrasound imaging with the precision of robotic technology to remove excess prostate tissue and restore normal urinary flow — while preserving sexual and urinary function.

Watch Howard’s BPH Journey

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How Aquablation Works

Aquablation is performed using the AquaBeam Robotic System, the first surgical robot of its kind designed specifically to treat BPH. Using a heat-free, high-velocity waterjet, your urologist precisely removes prostate tissue causing obstruction.

This image-guided technology allows for a customized treatment plan based on your exact anatomy, ensuring safe, consistent, and durable results. Most procedures take less than an hour and are performed under anesthesia in a hospital setting.

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Benefits of Aquablation Therapy

• Minimally invasive: No incisions, no heat energy
• Robotic accuracy: Real-time imaging and mapping for precision
• Preserves function: Low risk of erectile or ejaculatory side effects
• Long-lasting relief: Proven results for symptom improvement and quality of life
• Quick recovery: Many patients return to normal activity within a few days

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Is Aquablation Right for You?

You may be a candidate for Aquablation therapy if you experience:

• Frequent or urgent need to urinate
• Weak or interrupted urine stream
• Difficulty starting urination
• The feeling of incomplete bladder emptying
• Nighttime trips to the bathroom

Men who have not found relief from medication or who want a less invasive alternative to traditional prostate surgery may benefit from Aquablation.

Step 1. Creating a Surgical Map

Every prostate is unique in size and shape. Aquablation therapy enables our surgeons to customize your procedure to your specific anatomy.

How? Aquablation therapy is the only BPH surgical procedure integrates ultrasound imaging with the standard camera (called a cystoscope). This gives our surgeons or the ability to see the entire prostate in real-time, which allows our surgeons to map which parts of your prostate they want to remove and which parts they want to avoid.

Specifically, this mapping enables our surgeons to avoid removing the parts of the prostate that cause irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.

Step 2. Removing the Prostate Tissue

Once our surgeons have created a surgical map, a robotically-controlled, heat-free waterjet removes the prostate tissue that was outlined on the map. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably.

When required, our surgeons may choose to use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.

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Advanced Urology: Expertise Close to Home

As part of the CRHS Robotic Center of Excellence, Advanced Urology offers the latest technology for men’s health — including Aquablation Therapy for BPH and da Vinci 5 robotic surgery. Our experienced urology team provides personalized, compassionate care for every patient.

We’re proud to offer this cutting-edge treatment right here in Whiteville and Leland, so you don’t have to travel far for advanced care.