Rezūm BPH Treatment

What is Rezūm?

Rezūm is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve BPH symptoms by reducing the extra prostate tissue causing the problems you are experiencing.

How is Rezūm done?

During the Rezūm procedure, a narrow sheath is inserted through the urethra. Once inserted, a thin needle is deployed from the sheath and into the prostate gland.

Water vapor (steam) is then rapidly delivered to the prostate gland, typically within 8-10 seconds. When the water vapor comes into contact with the prostatic tissue, it condenses into its liquid state and releases its stored thermal energy. This thermal energy kills the cell membranes, freeing up the blockage caused by BPH.

Over time, the patient’s body will absorb the treated tissue through its natural healing process.

Benefits of Rezūm BPH treatment

Rezūm therapy is chosen by many patients due to its minimally invasive nature. It also provides the follow benefits:

·       Preserves sexual and urinary function

·       Alternative to BPH medications

·       Relieves symptoms 

The right candidate

Patients should carefully consider each option before deciding on their BPH treatment plan. Rezūm is most successful in patients who meet the following criteria:

·       Men who are not bothered enough by symptoms to elect a surgical procedure

·       Men who are not interested in other minimally invasive treatments

·       Men who have decided to discontinue taking BPH medication.

How do I know if Rezūm is a good treatment option for me?

Your urologist will consult with you to determine if Rezūm is a good treatment option for you based on your symptoms and personal treatment goals. The prostate is made up of several zones and/or regions.  It is important to treat all of the extra tissue in your prostate in order to reduce your symptoms.  Unlike other therapies, the Rezūm System is also indicated for treatment of prostate with hyperplasia of the central zone and/or a median lobe. 

Do I have to go to the hospital for Rezūm?

Rezūm is a minimally invasive procedure that is currently performed in hospital.

Will I experience discomfort during the procedure?

Your urologist will discuss pain management options with you to manage your comfort during the procedure.

When will I notice results from the treatment?

Symptom improvement following the procedure is gradual. Responses to the treatment can and do vary.

How soon can I return to regular activities?

Most patients return to regular activities within a few days however your urologist will discuss this during your consultation.

Side effects

Since it is a minimally invasive procedure, patients who undergo Rezūm experience fewer side effects compared with those seen in invasive surgical procedures. However, with any procedure, side effects may occur temporarily. The most common Rezūm side effects are:

·       Painful urination

·       Blood in semen and urine

·       Frequent urination.

These side effects typically subside on their own within three weeks of the procedure. Discomfort during the short-term healing process can be relieved through:

·       Mild pain medication

·       A warm bath or heating pad.

To access summaries of the primary published data on Rezūm, please visit the Rezūm Clinical Data page.

The primary publication for information on clinical results, including adverse events, is in the publication entitled Three-year outcomes of the prospective, randomized controlled Rezūm system study: Convective radiofrequency thermal therapy for treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.