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Exclusive to BPH Canada, this advanced, minimally invasive BPH treatment uses imaging, robotics, and a heat-free waterjet to provide long-lasting relief while retaining sexual function and minimizing complications.
We’re proud to be the only pan-Canadian surgical center offering Aquablation®—a minimally invasive, next-generation treatment for BPH. Dr. Zorn was one of the first urologists in Canada to adopt this technology, setting a new standard in men’s health. BPH Canada is also the first center in the world to perform Aquablation in an outpatient setting, delivering faster recovery and broader access.
Retaining sexual health is a key concern for many men undergoing treatment for BPH, and rightly so. Traditional surgical approaches can sometimes compromise sexual function, affecting both erectile and ejaculatory performance. That’s why modern, advanced options like Aquablation therapy are gaining attention. Using real-time imaging and a heat-free waterjet, Aquablation removes excess prostate tissue with unmatched precision, minimizing the risk of nerve damage and preserving sexual function. For men looking to maintain their quality of life while addressing urinary symptoms, Aquablation offers an effective, safe, and forward-thinking solution.
Aquablation is a resective BPH procedure, meaning that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is removed. The procedure is incision-less, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. It is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet controlled by robotic technology to remove prostate tissue.
In addition, it is also the only procedure that combines a camera (called a cystoscope) with ultrasound imaging, giving the surgeon the ability to see the entire prostate in real time. As a result, Aquablation therapy is precise, consistent, and predictable, and provides long-term relief no matter how large your prostate is.
Exclusive to BPH Canada, Aquablation therapy represents a breakthrough in BPH treatment.
Aquablation therapy is designed to deliver effective, safe and durable outcomes, independent of prostate size or shape, for males suffering from LUTS due to BPH.
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The treatment is performed in our clinic and is done under anesthesia. The procedure typically takes less than an hour.
Step 1: Creating a Surgical Map
Every prostate is unique in size and shape, so it is important for a surgeon to customize the surgery to the patient’s specific anatomy.
Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that combines a camera (called a cystoscope) with ultrasound imaging, giving the surgeon the ability to see the entire prostate in real time. All other surgical procedures use only a camera, limiting the surgeon’s ability to see. The addition of ultrasound imaging in Aquablation therapy allows the surgeon to map which parts of the prostate to remove and which parts to avoid.
The surgeon will work to map around the parts of the prostate that cause irreversible complications like erectile dysfunction, ejaculatory dysfunction, and incontinence.
Step 2: Removing the Prostate Tissue
With the surgical plan in place, a robotically-controlled, heat-free waterjet removes the prostate tissue that has been mapped out. This robotic technology minimizes human error in removing prostate tissue, and ensures the prostate tissue is removed precisely, consistently, and predictably.
It should be noted that some surgeons may choose to use a minimal amount of cautery following an Aquablation procedure to control bleeding.
The Aquablation therapy procedure typically takes less than an hour to complete. Patients can be discharged on the same day or are sometimes required to complete an overnight stay for observation following the procedure.
As with most BPH procedures, you will wake up with a catheter, which allows you to urinate while your urethra heals. You will be discharged once you are able to pee on your own and empty your bladder.
Once you are home, you may experience mild burning during urination for a couple of weeks. This can be managed with mild pain medication. Patients can resume their normal activities once approved by their doctor.
Effective BPH symptom relief with minimally invasive and low risk treatments.
Backed by clinical evidence and real-world results, here’s why Aquablation stands apart:
Yes. One of the key advantages of Aquablation therapy is its ability to relieve BPH symptoms without compromising sexual function. Unlike traditional surgical treatments that may affect nerves related to erection or ejaculation, Aquablation uses real-time imaging and a heat-free waterjet to precisely remove prostate tissue while avoiding critical structures responsible for sexual health.
Clinical studies have shown that Aquablation has some of the lowest rates of sexual side effects, including ejaculatory dysfunction, compared to other BPH procedures. This makes it a preferred option for men who want effective symptom relief while maintaining their quality of life.
Aquablation therapy has been studied in nine different clinical trials. It has been shown to be a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) due to BPH.
After receiving Aquablation therapy, almost all patients were able to completely stop taking medication for their BPH symptoms. Patients reported an 80% decrease in the number of times they wake up in the night to urinate, and a 0% impact on erectile function, orgasmic function, sexual desire, intercourse satisfaction, or overall sexual satisfaction.
99% of men with BPH did not have incontinence after Aquablation therapy, and 96% of men with BPH would have considered Aquablation therapy if their doctor had told them about it.
Aquablation therapy has a very low rate of irreversible complications (incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction).
Aquablation therapy is a one-of-a-kind procedure. It is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet controlled by robotic technology to remove prostate tissue and combines a camera (called a cystoscope) with ultrasound imaging, giving the surgeon the ability to see the entire prostate in real time. As a result, Aquablation therapy is precise, consistent and predictable and provides long-term relief no matter how large your prostate is. It has a very low rate of irreversible complications—incontinence, ejaculatory dysfunction, erectile dysfunction.
Yes, Aquablation therapy is performed by the AquaBeam Robotic System, which was cleared by the FDA in December 2017.
Yes. Aquablation therapy is performed by the AquaBeam Robotic System, which received CE Mark in 2014.
