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Rezum: a new transurethral water vapour therapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia

The Rezum procedure is a novel minimally invasive therapy for treating BPH. So far, data from available studies point towards good clinical outcomes with a short-term risk of self-limiting minor complications. Its application has demonstrated clinical effectiveness and possesses specific benefits that distinguish it among other treatments. It is applicable to outpatient setting, is effective in preserving sexual function and is versatile in its ability to treat a variety of prostate gland morphologies.

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 Efficacy and safety of Water Vapor Thermal Therapy in the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia: a systematic review and single-arm Meta-analysis

WVTT can provide sustained and significant efficacy in the treatment of BPH. For men with BPH, WVTT is a potential first-line therapeutic strategy compared to medications or more invasive surgical procedures.

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Prospective Trial of Water Vapor Thermal Therapy for Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Our prospective study corroborates previous findings indicating that Rezūm water vapor therapy is a safe and effective option for men with a larger prostate who desire minimally invasive treatment for their BPH.

Real-world experience of water vapour therapy (Rezum) in patients with benign prostatic enlargement: a retrospective single-center study

This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of Rezum therapy in a consecutive series of patients. Our current data represent one of the largest retrospective studies so far of patients treated with Rezum in Germany and to the best of our knowledge this is the second study that provides detailed urodynamic data before and after treatment. Overall, Rezum appears to be a promising option for LUTS treatment using a minimally invasive approach.

The Rezūm system - a minimally invasive water vapor thermal therapy for obstructive benign prostatic hyperplasia

Among the various surgical treatments, Rezūm water vapor thermal therapy has been developed as a unique, rapid and reproducible minimally invasive surgical treatment exhibiting safe and early effective relief of LUTS/BPH. The targeted prostate tissue ablation is amenable to all zones of the prostate including intravesical median lobes.

Water Vapour Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate gland

Clinical studies show that many men living with benign prostate enlargement can experience symptom relief with Water Vapour Therapy.6 It's a versatile treatment that works for a wide range of patients, especially those wanting to preserve their sexual function.

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Rezūm

Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy treats the source of BPH — your enlarged prostate. This short, in-office procedure uses the natural energy stored in a few drops of water to shrink the prostate. So urine can flow freely. There are no incisions, no general anesthesia, and most patients return to regular activities within a few days.* And, it preserves sexual function.

The Urology Rooms

Rezūm Therapy is an in-office treatment for men looking to treat BPH, not just the symptoms. It uses natural water vapor to reduce the size of the prostate and provide lasting symptom relief from BPH without invasive surgery or the potential side effects of prescription drugs. Clinical studies support that Rezūm Therapy relieves BPH symptoms safely and effectively, eliminating the need for BPH medications while also preserving sexual function. It helps most men see symptom improvement within a few weeks and return to regular activities within a few days after treatment.

TreatmyBPH

Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy is a treatment for men 50 years or older to reduce prostate tissue and relieve urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, or BPH. Potential risks associated with Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy include, but are not limited to painful or frequent urination, blood in the urine or semen, decrease in ejaculatory volume, urinary tract infection (UTI), inability to urinate or completely empty the bladder, urgent need to urinate, inability to ejaculate, urinary incontinence, inflammation of the epididymis (a tube at the back of the testicle that carries sperm), worsening erectile dysfunction, pain/discomfort with ejaculation, pelvic or penile pain/discomfort, poor or splayed urine stream, inflammation of the prostate gland, scarring and narrowing of the urethra.