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Aquablation: a novel and minimally invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement

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Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical technology for benign prostate enlargement, which uses high-pressure saline to remove parenchymal tissue through a heat-free mechanism of hydrodissection. Early results show this to… Click to show full abstract

Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical technology for benign prostate enlargement, which uses high-pressure saline to remove parenchymal tissue through a heat-free mechanism of hydrodissection. Early results show this to be a promising surgical strategy with a strong morbidity profile and reduced resection time. This review serves to provide an overview of the technique and evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Keywords: minimally invasive; aquablation novel; prostate enlargement; benign prostate

Journal Title: Therapeutic Advances in Urology
Year Published: 2018

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