Making Waves : An Update on Aquablation - 15/10/25
, Flavio Vasconcelas Ordones, MD, Msc 1, Amir D. Zarrabi, MBChB, FC Urol (SA), PhD 1, Peter John Gilling, MD, FRACS 1Resumen |
In this article, the authors provide an overview of aquablation, the world’s first image-guided, automated, robotically controlled waterjet ablative therapy developed for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Unlike traditional ablative methods, it uses a high-velocity, heat-free saline jet to ablate prostate tissue with minimal damage to surrounding structures. Preserving sexual function, including ejaculatory integrity, is a significant advantage of aquablation. Real-time ultrasound guidance and automated robotics facilitate treatment customization based on the individual, resulting in reproducible outcomes regardless of prostate shape and size. Long-term studies confirm aquablation’s durability with sustained symptom relief, improved urinary function, and reduced retreatment rates.
El texto completo de este artículo está disponible en PDF.Keywords : Aquablation, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic waterjet ablation
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Vol 52 - N° 4
P. 535-545 - novembre 2025 Regresar al númeroBienvenido a EM-consulte, la referencia de los profesionales de la salud.
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