Know Your Prostate
What hormone is in surplus during a man's older years which makes the prostate continue to grow?
DHT
What is the most common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms?
BPH
What solution is used to treat the prostate?
Saline
Can a patient go home same day after receiving Aquablation?
Yes- surgeon discretion
Glands that produce moisture
How do you treat LUTS?
- Watch & Wait
- Medication
- Non invasive surgery
- Surgery
Does Aquablation use heat to treat BPH?
No
How many days is a catheter kept after Aquablation?
2-3 days
What are the three zones of a prostate?
What's a complication of medication use for LUTS?
Increased risk of stroke
What is the #1 reason a man would request Aquablation?
Resective and/or preserve sexual function
When can a patient resume normal physical activity?
4-6 weeks
What part of the body does an oversized prostate create the most destruction to?
The Bladder
What are the 3 types of LUTS?
Voiding, Storage, Complex
What are the 4 pillars Aquablation stands on?
- Real time image guidance
- Personalized treatment planning
- Automated robotic execution
- Heat free water jet ablation
What are the common irritative symptoms patients complain of after treatment?
Hematuria, frequency, urgency
What zone of the prostate is BPH tissue solely found?
Transition Zone
What is the test each patient is supposed to take to determine a prostate symptom score?
IPSS Score or AUA Score
What is the retreatment rate after Aquablation yearly?
What muscle needs to regroup after Aquablation treatment?
Bladder