Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy for Enlarged Prostate: A Non-Surgical Alternative

December 16, 2024

As men age, they often face various health issues, with prostate enlargement being one of the most common concerns after the age of 50.

The prostate gland experiences many hormonal and cellular changes as age increases. When the prostate increases gradually, a disease known as benign prostate hyperplasia starts developing among men. This condition is becoming more common with age and can put pressure on the urethra, leading to discomfort and other urinary problems.

Although this disease is not too dangerous, it can become severe anytime if not treated timely. Sohana Hospital, through this article, aims to spread awareness about a non-surgical alternative treatment that effectively treats, and addresses prostate enlargement.

In this blog, we'll explore what Rezūm therapy is and how it is helping people find effective solutions to their prostate problems. Read on further to discover how this treatment is gaining popularity due to its key points and how it is perfect for giving enlarged prostate treatment

 

What is Rezūm therapy?

It is a treatment that uses the power of steam to shrink prostate tissue. Although it is a minimally invasive technique it does not involve any cuts but a small device to access the prostate. It may sometimes cause minimal disruption in delivering treatment.

This therapy involves steam that is directly injected through a needle-like device into an enlarged prostate The therapy’s heat leads the cells to die off and shrink. Hence the process is non-surgical.

As the process does not involve any cuts or incisions, it is also considered to be a quicker and more comfortable therapy option for all patients who suffer from prostate-level problems. 

 

What conditions are treated with the Rezūm procedure?

This effective treatment is widely popular in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate gland enlarges, resulting in pressuring the urethra. Some symptoms that recognise BPH are-

  1. Frequent urination at night
  2. Weak or interrupted urine flow
  3. Difficulty in starting to urinate
  4. Unable to fully empty the bladder

Rezum water vapour therapy is perfect for Managing BPH and has been proven to be an alternative and effective solution. Commonly found among men, this effective therapy is highly recommended for patients with modern to severe symptoms. Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy has helped treat other prostate conditions that involve difficulty in urinating: frequent urination, and weak urine flow. Some of the problems that are rectified with this therapy are: 

Urinary Retention: Certain blockages can cause the bladder to retain urine and this therapy is particularly helpful in reducing the pain as it reduces the size of the prostate, hence giving relief to the patient from it. 

Frequent Urination: Frequent urination is one of the significant problems that every BPH patient suffers from. Thus Rezūm has been found successful in reducing its symptoms.

Weak Urine Flow: Tapping to the root cause of the obstruction in the prostate, this procedure improves urine flow by reducing the obstruction caused by enlarged prostate tissue.

Thus, this therapy is often preferred by those who look to seek a simple yet effective solution while avoiding to go towards invasive surgical options like prostate laser surgery treatment

 

What happens during the Rezūm procedure?

 

In this procedure, a small flexible tube called a cystoscope is inserted into the prostate through the urethra. The physician uses a special device which delivers water vapours in a controlled manner. Each burst lasts about 9 seconds and helps target specific areas of the prostate that obstruct the patient with blockages. 

It takes about 10 -15 min which makes it a perfect and convenient outpatient treatment option. Since there is no need for stitches and incisions, it does not cause pain or discomfort during the whole procedure. While it may lead to feeling a sensation of pressure, with local anaesthesia, the patient is comfortable throughout the whole procedure.

 

What are the benefits of Rezūm therapy?

 

There is no surprise that Rezum water therapy offers safe and effective treatment due to being the most advanced and minimally invasive treatment but it also comes with various additional benefits. 

Becoming the most reliable and excellent treatment option, this has proven to improve the quality of life of many patients without letting them indulge in any risk or recovery complications that are often linked with invasive procedures. Let’s discuss some benefits  that this therapy offers over traditional surgical treatments and medications- 

 

Highly preferable due to being Non-Surgical

 

A key benefit of this procedure is that it is minimally invasive. This accounts for having no cuts, incisions and stitches which provides discomfort and inconvenience to the patient, making him or her reluctant for the operation. Thus this therapy is safe and provides a sense of security to the patient for not dealing with any risk or complications through infections, bleeding or blood in urine.

 

Effective Treatment for treating urinary symptoms

Rezum therapy has successfully reduced the size of many patients having an enlarged prostate, who deal with urinary problems. This could be listed as facing difficulty in urinating, frequent urination, weak urine flow, and urgency. The improvement is easily noticed within a few days of treatment. This offering quick recovery, this procedure has turned out to be highly appealing for many patients. 

 

Offers Quick Recovery with no hospital stay

Unlike lengthy recovery periods, commonly found in traditional surgeries, Rezum provides quick recovery that takes place within a few days. Additionally, this procedure is minimally invasive, most people do not require overnight stay in the hospital. Thus, the procedure offers a quick return to daily activities and offers a level of freedom to get back to their normal routine life without any disruption. 

Preserves Sexual Functioning by protecting the surrounding nerves

Prostate surgeries can sometimes result in certain complications which may interfere with sexual dissatisfaction. Thus in the case of this effective therapy, one can have better control over their sexual functioning. This is done by protecting surrounding nerves in the prostate which can otherwise cause erectile dysfunction through other treatments. As a result, patients are happy and satisfied with the procedure and do not affect their quality of life. 

 

Offers Minimized Side Effects & Long-Lasting and Better Results

This therapy has proven to provide effective results in managing BPH symptoms. Many have benefited from symptom improvements while receiving long-term solutions. Hence this effective therapy is helpful for those who seek no medication and a permanent solution for their urinary problems like the smooth flow of urine or anything related to prostate health. Also, the level of discomfort is less which leads people to move easily towards this treatment and resolve their prostate problems in a few days or a week. 

 

Recovery After Rezum Therapy

One key positive aspect that makes this procedure valuable and impactful is that it offers relatively quick recovery time in contrast to other procedures. Following are some points to note which patients might experience after the procedure -

  1. A mild discomfort which is highly controllable and would require immediate aftercare to deal with the pressure of urination. 
  2. Some might experience urinary symptoms such as frequent urination which is likely to be resolved within a short period.
  3. Patients might have to monitor their recovery progress and would be required to schedule an appointment to ensure their prostate health is intact. 
  4. It is highly recommended but it’s important to avoid strenuous activities which include heavy lifting and vigorous exercise, for at least 1-2 weeks

Conclusion

Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy is a promising and perfect solution for all those who deal with prostate health problems. Being non-surgical, it brings numerous advantages and high convenience for patients who are neglected or reluctant to treat their prostate problems. 

Sohana Hospital has brought significant advantages to this therapy through their Top Uro Surgeons, helping patients heal with the help of our high expertise and experience. 

Our hospital offers effective, minimally invasive therapy with quick recovery through Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy for safely treating all types of prostate problems and thus providing both convenience and relief to all patients. Feel free to consult us, and we will provide you with sincere and reliable care for all your treatment needs.