Postby sweaterfan » Sun Oct 25, 2020 12:12 pm
growinjim, my prostate is too large for other treatments and my urologist suggested aquablation. It's a new procedure that resections the prostate using water jets, a robotically controlled apparatus and computer that purports to have the least side effects compared to other techniques like TURP and lasers. The lack of heat results in less or no damage to surrounding tissue. My urologist has performed a few of these and is impressed with the results. If that's something you want to explore then first check to see if your insurance covers it and if it's available in your area. Up until September 1st BCBS considered it experimental but now approves the procedure. Only one hospital in my city is equipped for it.
Born 1956, TRT, Peyronies (no improvement after 1 cycle of Xiaflex so discontinued), using alprostadil but have possible VL. Considering an implant. Aquablation for BPH Nov 2 2020, TURP 6/14/2021.