Memorial Hospital Pembroke now provides Aquablation therapy, a
minimally invasive solution for treating enlarged prostates.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 25,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One out of every two men
over the age of 50 is impacted by an enlarged prostate, a medical
issue that makes urination difficult and weakens the bladder. By
the time they reach age 70, 80% of males are dealing with symptoms,
with approximately 12 million men in the U.S. currently being
treated for the problem, also known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
(BPH).
"Men with enlarged prostates have a variety
of treatment options available which depend on their symptoms and
prostate size. Aquablation is a very powerful new tool, able to
treat men with very large prostates in a short period of time," -
Dr. Jonathan Silberstein
BPH can significantly impact quality of life; if untreated, its
symptoms can affect bladder and kidney functions. Current treatment
options include medications, surgery, and minimally invasive
procedures, the newest of which, Aquablation therapy, is now being
offered at Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
"Men with enlarged prostates have a variety of treatment options
available which depend on their symptoms and prostate size.
Aquablation is a very powerful new tool, able to treat men with
very large prostates in a short period of time," said Dr.
Jonathan Silberstein, chief of the
Uro-Oncology program at Memorial Healthcare System. "It is a
minimally invasive solution, and a welcome alternative to
medications that can increase the risk of dementia and heart
failure. We're offering patients sustained relief with minimal
complications, as was seen in clinical studies."
Aquablation's real-time ultrasound imaging provides the surgeon
with a multi-dimensional view of the prostate enabling personalized
treatment planning tailored to each patient's unique anatomy. The
surgeon can specify which areas of the prostate to remove while
preserving the anatomy that controls erectile function, ejaculatory
function, and continence. Once the treatment plan is mapped by the
surgeon, the predictable robotic-assisted execution enables
prostate tissue to be removed in a precise, targeted, and
controlled fashion.
The procedure is carried out under anesthesia, typically taking
under an hour, and involves an overnight hospital stay. No incision
is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the
urethra, with Aquablation therapy aiming to minimize both symptoms
and side effects.
"We're meeting the needs of South
Florida's aging population with the cutting-edge care being
offered at Memorial Hospital Pembroke," said Felicia Turnley, the hospital's CEO. "It is our
mission to continuously seek new and innovative solutions that
deliver the highest quality care for our community."
While not all patients will experience the same results, clinical
studies have shown that Aquablation therapy offers significant
symptom relief and low rates of irreversible complications across
prostates of all sizes and shapes.
If you are experiencing symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic
Hyperplasia) and are interested in learning about treatment
options, including Aquablation therapy, you can contact the
Memorial Urology department at (305) 682-2580.
About Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Part of Memorial Healthcare System, Memorial Hospital Pembroke is a
community-based hospital offering worldclass care through its
Emergency Department, freestanding 24/7 Emergency Care Center,
medical and surgical services, Memorial Weight-Loss Surgery
Program, Comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen
Therapy, among many other services. To learn more, visit
https://www.mhs.net/locations/memorial-pembroke and connect on
Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Media Contact
Adam Whiteside, Memorial
Healthcare System, 954-265-1136, newsmedia@mhs.net,
https://www.mhs.net/
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