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Step-by-step description of the Aquablation surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Albert El Hajj, Ali A. Nasrallah

Year
2022
Citations
4

Abstract

To describe a step-by-step approach to using the Aquablation surgical modality for treatment of BPH Video presentation American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon The patient undergoing the procedure signed a written informed consent for audio and video recording Operative time was 40 minutes and estimated blood loss was minimal. No post operative complications were encountered. IPSS score at three months was reduced by 16 points. PVR at three months was 0. Ejaculation function was preserved. Aquablation is a safe and effective robotic surgical modality for the treatment of BPH, which allows preservation of ejaculatory function through verumontanum-sparing surgical planning.

Keywords

MedicineSexual functionSurgeryHyperplasiaTreatment modalityEjaculationInformed consentUrologyInternal medicine

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