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Water Vapor Therapy

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Water Vapor Therapy is a short hospital stay treatment designed to reduce BPH symptoms in certain men with enlarged prostates. Talk with your doctor or urologist to see if Water Vapor Therapy is right for you.

What is Water Vapor Therapy?

Water Vapor Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses the natural energy stored in a few drops of water to treat the excess prostate tissue causing BPH symptoms. So you can get back in the game quickly. No need to continue taking costly BPH medications.

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What are the potential benefits of Water Vapor Therapy?

If you're suffering from BPH, Water Vapor Therapy may provide benefits such as:

  • No more BPH medications 
  • Most patients see symptom improvement within two weeks1
  • Short hospital stay procedure1
  • Preserves erectile and urinary functions1
  • Ability to return to regular activities within a few days1*
  • Symptom relief that lasts2
  • No permanent implant
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What are the risks?

All treatments have inherent and associated risks. The Water Vapor Therapy System is intended to relieve symptoms and obstructions, and reduce prostate tissue associated with BPH. The Water Vapor Therapy System is also indicated for treatment of prostate with hyperplasia of the central zone and/or a median lobe. Potential risks include but are not limited to painful urination (dysuria), blood in the urine (hematuria), blood in the semen (hematospermia), decrease in ejaculatory volume, suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), and urinary frequency, retention or urgency. You should talk with your doctor or urologist about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment option.

Is Water Vapor Therapy right for me?

The best way to find out is by talking with your doctor to determine if Water Vapor Therapy is a good treatment for you based on your symptoms and treatment goals. Start by taking our BPH Quiz. Then bring a printout of the results with you to your appointment. Need to find a urologist who specialises in BPH? Use our specialist finder to locate one near you.

What does Water Vapor Therapy cost?

Cost depends on your insurance company and your private health insurance package. While more and more plans cover Water Vapor Therapy, it’s always a good idea to discuss any deductibles or out-of-pocket costs with your doctor or urologist’s office upfront. It is the responsibility of the patient to contact their insurance provider for specific coverage information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who may benefit from Water Vapor Therapy?
Water Vapor Therapy is an option for men who've tried non-surgical methods including medications, watchful waiting and lifestyle changes unsuccessfully, or who are not interested in other minimally invasive or surgical BPH procedures.

Do I have to go to the hospital for Water Vapor Therapy?
Water Vapor Therapy is a minimally invasive procedure which typically requires an overnight stay in the hospital.

How painful is it? Will I need to be sedated?
Water Vapor Therapy is performed under anaesthetic, your doctor or urologist may prescribe medication after the procedure. After your procedure, continue oral antibiotics for 3 to 5 days as prescribed by your urologist, who will discuss your options for maximizing your comfort during the procedure.

How quickly will I notice improvements?
Clinical studies have shown most men experience symptom relief as soon as 2 weeks after the treatment, and improvements continue for up to 3 months.2 Patient responses can and do vary.

How soon can I return to regular activities?
Clinical studies have shown most men return to regular activities within a few days.1 Your urologist will discuss this with you and make personal recommendations.

How long do the improvements last?
Clinical studies demonstrate sustained symptom improvement out to 4 years and studies are ongoing to determine longer term patient outcomes.2

Can Water Vapor Therapy cause erectile dysfunction?
There are no reports of new erectile dysfunction as a result of Water Vapor Therapy treatment. Based on a pivotal study, there is a possibility that an underlying condition may surface following treatment with the Water Vapor Therapy System.2 Be sure to talk with your urologist about your individual health situation.

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References

  1. McVary KT, Gange SN, Gittelman MC, et al. Minimally invasive prostate convective water vapor energy ablation: A multicenter, randomized, controlled study for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to benign prostatic hyperplasia. J Urol. 2016 May;195(5):1529-38.
  2. McVary KT, Rogers T, Roehrborn CG. Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy for lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia: 4-year results from randomized controlled study. Urology Gold Journal. 2019 Jan 23. [Epub ahead of print]
  3. McVary KT, Roehrborn CG. Three-year outcomes of the prospective, randomized controlled Rezūm system study: Convective radiofrequency thermal therapy for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia. Urology. 2018 Jan;111:1-9.

The doctors served as co-principle investigators in this clinical trial funded by NxThera, Inc. Some doctors have a financial interest and/or other relationship with NxThera, Inc.

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