Aquablation® Patient Journey: From Symptoms to Relief
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Do you experience frequent urination or find yourself rushing to the bathroom multiple times during the night? Common symptoms of BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, can impact your health and quality of life. For men with an enlarged prostate, finding an effective treatment without significant side effects can feel like an uphill battle.
Aquablation therapy offers a different path. Kasraeian Urology is proud to be among the first practices in Jacksonville, FL, to provide this advanced treatment.
Dr. Ali Kasraeian and Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian, a nationally recognized board-certified urologist, help men find lasting relief from BPH symptoms with advanced, minimally invasive care. Call today to schedule a consultation and get started.
When an enlarged prostate starts affecting your life
Benign prostatic hyperplasia happens when the prostate grows large enough to put pressure on the urethra and restrict normal urinary flow. The result is a range of symptoms that affect sleep, comfort, and daily function. Frequent urination, a weak stream, the sensation of incomplete emptying, and waking multiple times throughout the night are among the most common complaints men experience. Left unaddressed, BPH symptoms tend to worsen over time, and medication does not always provide adequate or lasting relief. Solutions like Aquablation therapy may be an effective way forward.
What is Aquablation?
So what is Aquablation? Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate that uses a robotically controlled, heat-free waterjet to remove prostate tissue with exceptional precision.
Unlike traditional surgical approaches, this form of prostate ablation integrates real-time ultrasound imaging with a standard cystoscope, which gives surgeons a complete view of the prostate during the procedure. This allows the team to map exactly which tissue needs to be removed and which structures need to be preserved, significantly reducing the risk of complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory issues, and incontinence that can accompany other BPH treatments.
How the Aquablation procedure works
Aquablation therapy is performed in a hospital using anesthesia and takes less than an hour. The process unfolds in two key steps:
- Surgical mapping: Before any tissue is removed, the surgical team creates a precise, personalized map of the prostate using ultrasound and camera guidance. Every prostate is different in size and shape, and this mapping ensures the procedure is customized to each patient's specific anatomy.
- Tissue removal: A robotically controlled waterjet follows the surgical map to remove the targeted prostate tissue. The heat-free approach minimizes damage to surrounding structures, and the robotic precision ensures consistent, predictable results regardless of prostate size.
Most patients at Kasraeian Urology stay overnight in the hospital and go home the following day, often without a catheter.
What recovery from Aquablation looks like
Recovery from prostate ablation is generally well tolerated. Mild burning during urination is common in the first few weeks and can be managed with medication. Most patients are surprised by how quickly they begin to feel the benefits, as urinary flow and frequency typically begin to improve as the treated tissue clears and the prostate settles. For men in Jacksonville, FL who have been struggling with frequent urination, disrupted sleep, and the daily limitations of BPH, the improvement in quality of life following Aquablation therapy can be significant.
Start your journey toward relief
If you have questions such as, "What is Aquablation?" or want to know whether prostate ablation is the right solution for your enlarged prostate and BPH symptoms, Dr. Ali Kasraeian and Dr. Ahmad Kasraeian at Kasraeian Urology are here to help. Serving patients in Jacksonville, FL, our team is committed to helping men find lasting relief and get back to living life on their own terms. Call today to schedule your consultation.