ABOUT REZUM ™ WATER VAPOR THERAPY
For patients with moderate to severe symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia, Blue Ridge Urological offers Rezum ™ Water Vapor Therapy. This therapy is an FDA-approved alternative treatment to medication and other more invasive surgeries. Rezum™ Therapy can be performed right here in our state-of-the-art facility and it does not require general anesthesia. Blue Ridge Urological is a Rezum ™ Center of Excellence that distinguishes our providers as having a high degree of experience using Rezum ™ Water Vapor Therapy to deliver significant and long-lasting relief to men suffering from symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia.
HOW DOES REZUM™ WORK?
Rezum ™ Water Vapor Therapy uses the natural energy stored in water vapor to shrink the prostate tissue. A small instrument is inserted into the urethra and, in 9-second intervals, water vapor or steam is released into the target prostate tissue. When the steam turns back into the water, the stored energy is released causing the cells of the prostate to die. Over a short amount of time, the body’s natural healing process will absorb the dead cells in the prostate allowing the urethra to open and the symptoms of enlarged prostate are alleviated. Most patients experience relief of symptoms within 2 weeks of the procedure. The full benefits of the procedure are usually realized within 3 months.
BENEFITS OF REZUM™ WATER VAPOR THERAPY
One of the major advantages of Rezum ™ therapy is that it is an effective alternative to medications and surgery. Medications and surgery have side effects that can be avoided by using Rezum ™ therapy. Additional benefits of using Rezum ™ include:
AM I A CANDIDATE FOR REZUM™ WATER VAPOR THERAPY?
Men over the age of 50 with a certain sized prostate gland are typically good candidates for Rezum™. Men who would like to avoid the side effects of medication or who no longer benefit from medication are also good candidates for Rezum™ Water Vapor Therapy. If your enlarged prostate has caused you to have urinary tract infections, urinary retention or kidney problems you may not be a candidate for Rezum™. If you have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate and are interested in learning more about Rezum™ therapy, contact Blue Ridge Urological today at (540) 932-5926.