Rezum Therapy System

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is enalrgemnt of the prostate. It can cause problems passing urine as men age. It commonly effects males over 50 years of age and is not usually a serious threat to health. In the UK the number of men with BPH that causes symptoms and who require a surgical treatment is projected at 25,000 each year.

It is important to seek help if you have problems as excluding cancer is necessary. If you have prostate enlargement, tablets may help but if these don’t work well enough surgery may be needed.

Rezum is a minimally invasive transurethral water vapour therapy for benign prostatic enlargement which uses thermal energy for treatment. The shortterm results show it to have good outcomes with a potential for outpatient-based treatment preserving sexual function. Rezum is suitable for the majority of men presenting with urinary symptoms due to an enlarged prostate and is carried out as a day procedure, an excellent choice for those who wish to retain their sexual function.

How is this treatment performed?

The REZUM Therapy system consists of a portable radio-frequency generator and delivery device to heat up a controlled amount of water in the Delivery Device outside of the body, converting the water into vapour or steam which is delivered into the prostate tissue that causes BPH.

Radio frequency energy from the generator is applied to an inductive coil in the delivery device to create steam and this energy is delivered into the prostate tissue through emitter holes in the delivery device needle to destroy the targeted obstructive prostate tissue that causes BPH.

During the treatment, saline is delivered through the device to enable visualisation and to keep the urethra cool and protect it from the thermal effects of the vapour during treatments.

What are the Benefits of the Rezum Therapy System?

• Preservation of sexual function

• Significant improvement in BPH symptoms

• A rapid return to normal daily activities

• Fewer adverse events

• A good alternative to offer patients with an improved quality of life

• Can be carried out under sedation without the need of a general anaesthetic

• A day case procedure

The Rezum therapy system offers an alternative to standard BPH management and has been supported by The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE). If you would like to speak to our team about your prostate, please call us or email us at info@urologyclinics.co.uk; quote JLIFE

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We are providing face-to-face counselling, therapies and complementary therapies at Chai centres across the UK. This is in addition to all the specialised support and care that we continue to offer our clients through telephone, Skype & Zoom.

For more information please call 0808 808 4567 or visit www.chaicancercare.org