A groundbreaking solution for treating an enlarged prostate, the method endoscopically injects precise amounts of steam to remove the prostate lobes that are obstructing the urinary system.

The procedure is brief, does not require hospitalization, and eliminates the need for medication. 

 

What is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)/prostate enlargement?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is a very common problem in men. As a man ages, his prostate can grow and place pressure on the urethra. This can affect his ability to urinate, impair his sex life, disturb his quality of sleep, and negatively impact his quality of life.

About Rezum

Rezum is a minimally invasive transurethral water vapor therapy that relieves the common symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as:

  • Weak and fragmented urine flow
  • Exertion to initiate urination
  • A feeling of not emptying the bladder
  • Increased need to go to the bathroom, which interferes with continuous sleep
  • Difficulty holding urine
  • Urinary leakage or dripping after urination
  • Irreversible damage over the long term to bladder control that can lead to chronic urinary frequency or an overactive bladder

 

Benefits of Rezum

  • Minimally invasive procedure
  • Quick and easy procedure with no overnight hospitalization required
  • Allows men to preserve their ability to ejaculate
  • A safe alternative to the adverse effects of BPH medication
  • Can also be performed while the patient is taking blood thinners
     

How is the Rezum water vapor therapy procedure performed?

With Rezum, the surgeon inserts a tiny camera into the urethra (endoscopically). By viewing the prostate and the area of the urethra it is blocking, the surgeon injects steam into the prostate tissue. The steam shrinks the tissues that cause the blockage and reduces the size of the prostate. The procedure is performed under brief anesthesia.

This minimally invasive procedure is quick and easy to perform. It does not require hospitalization and enables the patient to return home on the same day. The Lev Naot team members who perform the procedure are senior surgeons who specialize in urology, with a subspecialty in uro-oncology.

Find out more

Assuta surgeons invite you to find out if Rezum water vapor therapy for an enlarged prostate is right for you. Contact us to learn more and schedule an exam with Lev Naot experts.