Rezum Water Vapour Therapy for BPH Treatment

Rezum treatment, otherwise known as Rezum water vapour therapy, is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency-generated steam to treat non-cancerous prostate enlargement (also known as benign prostate hyperplasia, BPH).

Who is the Rezum water vapour therapy suitable for?

Rezum water vapour therapy for BPH treatment is suitable for men who are experiencing troublesome urinary symptoms as a result of their enlarged prostate. These symptoms can include straining to begin urination, a weak urinary stream of urine, urine flow that stops and starts, difficulty with emptying the bladder completely, an increased need to urinate (frequency), increased urgency to urinate, and interruptions to sleep due to the need to urinate frequently during the night (nocturia).

Rezum water vapour therapy may be an suitable solution for men who meet the following criteria:

• Are experiencing urinary symptoms associated with BPH and prefer a minimally-invasive solution
• Those who do not wish to use daily medications for their BPH (this might be due to cost, side-effects or inconvenience)
• Those who want to improve their quality of life to that of what it was prior to the onset of their BPH symptoms.

What are the benefits associated with the Rezum water vapour therapy for BPH?

The Rezum water vapour therapy offers a minimally-invasive, simple and safe solution for treating the symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia. It offers long-term relief for patients with minimal downtime. Most patients notice a significant improvement in their urinary symptoms within a few weeks following the treatment.

Rezum water vapour therapy eliminates the need for daily medications, which may be costly and inconvenient for some patients.

Another important benefit of the Rezum water vapour therapy, is that it preserves sexual function; traditional surgical procedures for the treatment of BPH may impair sexual function and lead to retrograde ejaculation. With Rezum, this risk is eliminated.

How is Rezum water vapour therapy performed?

Rezum water vapour therapy can be performed as a day surgery, but most patients may be recommended to stay in hospital overnight.

• The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic.
• Most patients will have a urinary catheter in place for 3-7 days, due to the swelling of the prostate following the procedure
• Patients can resume normal activities within 24-28 hours
• In the first 4-6 weeks following the procedure, patients may experience mild discomfort when urinating, an increased need to urinate, and in some cases small amounts of blood in the urine or the ejaculate.

In most patients, maximal improvement occurs at around 3 months following the Rezum  water vapour therapy.

What are the expected patient outcomes of the Rezum water vapour therapy for BPH treatment?

Most patients report an improvement in their urinary flow, pressure and bladder emptying in as little as two weeks following their Rezum procedure. The bladder symptoms such as urinary frequency, urgency, and nocturia usually take a little longer (up to 3 months) to improve following the treatment.

Where can I have the Rezum water vapour therapy treatment near me?

Dr Shekib Shahbaz and Dr Tony de Sousa of Melbourne Urology Centre pioneered the Rezum water vapour therapy in Victoria. They offer Rezum vapour therapy at various locations throughout Melbourne, and always work with their patients to have them treated as close to home as possible.

Melbourne Urology Centre’s team consults and operates at a number of private hospitals throughout Melbourne metropolitan and regional Victoria. Locations include: St John of God Berwick Hospital, Beleura Private Hospital, Malvern Osler House, Frankston Private Hospital, Mulgrave Private Hospital, Epworth Freemasons, Maryvale Private Hospital, and Kilmore & District Hospital.

Rezum water vapour therapy at Melbourne Urology Centre

If you are interested in discussing your suitability for Rezum water vapour therapy, please do not hesitate to contact our rooms at Melbourne Urology Centre on 1300 702 811. Alternatively, can fill out our online contact form and a member of our administrative team will return your enquiry and assist you to book a consultation. Please be aware that a referral from your GP will be required in order to confirm your appointment time with our urologists.