Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is a new, minimally invasive therapy designed to reduce the urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. It uses steam delivered directly into swollen prostate tissue to ablate and reduce prostate size and release pressure on the urethra and permit normal urinary function.
However, is this innovative therapy right for everyone? Here, we will explore who makes an ideal candidate for Rezūm and key factors to consider, including prostate size, severity of BPH symptoms, and overall health.
Before we dive into the ideal candidates for Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy, let’s first discuss what it is exactly. Rezūm Therapy is a non-surgical therapy that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam, to shrink enlarged prostates caused by BPH. It eliminates excess prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra to improve the flow of urine.
It is a potential alternative to BPH medications and surgery to relieve symptoms safely and effectively, with an expected impact of many years. It does not require any incisions, anesthesia, or permanent implants, and it also has a short recovery period of only a couple of days.
There are a number of treatment options for BPH, and it is important to understand all factors involved before deciding what is the best treatment plan for you.
Clinical studies show that many men living with BPH experience symptom relief with Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy.
Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is recommended for men over the age of 50 years old with a prostate volume between 30 cm and 80 cm. Healthcare professionals may not recommend this treatment if you have a very large prostate.
In terms of the severity of BPH symptoms, Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is an ideal option for men who have indicated that they are not concerned enough by their symptoms to choose an invasive surgical procedure.
It is an option for those who have given up on watchful waiting and lifestyle changes, men who have stopped or do not want to start taking BPH medications, or men not interested in other invasive or surgical BPH procedures.
Overall, Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is recommended for men with chronic medical conditions that prevent them from undergoing procedures that require general anesthesia. It is also a good option for men of advanced age, and presents as an effective alternative to other, more invasive BPH surgeries.
Rezūm Therapy is not recommended for patients with a urinary implant or who have a penile prosthesis. It is also not recommended for patients with kidney function complications.
How do I know if Rezūm is the right treatment option for me? Well, the best way to find out if Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is right for you is through a doctor’s assessment of your symptoms, overall health history, and treatment goals.
When medication and other non-surgical treatments are not the most effective methods to reduce the symptoms of your BPH, Rezūm can make a remarkable difference in your quality of life.
If you think you would be a good candidate for Rezūm, get started with the one-minute BPH quiz. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.
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