Rezūm Water Vapour Treatment
Water Vapour Treatment
Rezūm is a minimally invasive water vapour treatment developed to treat urinary problems caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In this procedure, controlled water vapour energy is applied to the enlarged prostate tissue using a specialised device. The steam causes the excess prostate cells to shrink over time, thereby reducing the blockage in the urethra.
Rezūm treatment is one of the modern treatment options favoured today, as it does not require a surgical incision, has a short procedure time and allows for a quick return to daily life.
Who is Rezūm suitable for?
Rezūm treatment may be recommended in the following circumstances:
Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Frequent night-time urination
Difficulty starting to urinate
Weak urine flow
Intermittent urination
The sensation that the bladder has not been completely emptied
Patients who do not derive sufficient benefit from drug treatment
Patients who wish to preserve their sexual function as much as possible
Suitable candidates with moderate prostate enlargement
Suitability for treatment is determined by a specialist urologist following an assessment of the size of the prostate and the patient’s general state of health.
The Benefits of Rezūm Treatment
The key advantages offered by the Rezūm method are as follows:
It is a minimally invasive treatment method.
It does not require a surgical incision.
It can be performed under general or light sedation.
The procedure usually takes 10–20 minutes.
You may be discharged on the same day.
The risk of bleeding is low..
It promotes the natural shrinkage of prostate tissue.
It delivers successful results in maintaining erectile function.
It may help to reduce the risk of retrograde ejaculation (semen entering the bladder).
It enables a quick return to everyday life.
How is Rezūm treatment carried out?
In Rezūm treatment, a specialised endoscope is advanced through the urethra to the level of the prostate.
Sterile water vapour is delivered in a controlled manner from the tip of the device to the enlarged prostate tissue for a few seconds. The energy carried by the vapour causes the excess prostate cells to break down over time. In the weeks following the treatment, the body naturally eliminates this tissue and the prostate begins to shrink.
Once the procedure is complete, the majority of patients are able to return home the same day.REZUM Find out more
If you are experiencing problems with urination due to benign prostatic hyperplasia, REZUM may be a suitable treatment option for you.
You can contact us to arrange a detailed assessment and find out which treatment method is best suited to you.