Aquablation: the treatment that transforms the lives of men with BPH

What is Aquablation and how does it treat BPH?

Aquablation is an innovative treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as benign prostate enlargement.

It is a unique robotic technique that uses a heat-free, cold water jet guided by real-time ultrasound to remove the enlarged prostate tissue.

This groundbreaking procedure delivers outstanding clinical results:

  • 99% Continence preserved
  • 100% Erection preserved
  • 89% Ejaculation preserved
  • 94% of men required no retreatment within 5 years

An innovative treatment for BPH. A new life for you!

For men with an enlarged prostate (BPH), Aquablation means returning to a normal life: sleeping through the night without interruptions, enjoying a film without having to get up, and facing the workday with energy—free from constant urgency.

This minimally invasive treatment uses robotic, heat-free technology, ensuring greater precision and reducing the risk of irreversible damage.

With this technology, you benefit from:

  • Short hospital stay
  • Immediate symptom relief
  • Fast recovery
  • Long-term effectiveness
  • Preservation of quality of life

All in one safe, precise, and technologically advanced procedure—suitable for prostates of different shapes and sizes, offering a flexibility that other techniques cannot provide.

Why choose Aquablation?

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Continence preserved

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Erectile function preserved

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Ejaculatory function preserved

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free from retreatment at 5 years

 

Aquablation is a technique that combines innovation, safety, and lasting results to restore the quality of life that men with BPH deserve.

 

How Aquablation is performed

Step 1: Surgical planning
The surgeon creates a personalised plan tailored to each man’s anatomy. Using high-resolution ultrasound, they precisely define the areas to be removed and the structures to be preserved. Tissue outside this defined zone remains untouched.

Step 2: Removal of prostate tissue
With robotic technology and a cold, heat-free water jet, the surgical plan is followed to remove the targeted tissue with sub-millimetre precision. Because no heat is used, the risk of damaging the areas responsible for continence and sexual function is significantly reduced.

Step 3: After the treatment
Urine flows naturally again, without obstruction. In many cases, the improvement in flow is immediate, allowing men to return to their daily lives with greater comfort and quality of life.

 

Want to know more about Aquablation for BPH?

Aquablation is the first heat-free robotic treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. It is more than a medical breakthrough—it is the treatment men have been waiting for to regain their freedom.

Post-treatment

Recovery after Aquablation is generally quick and straightforward:

  • Short hospital stay: many patients are discharged the same day or the following day.
  • Minimal catheterisation: most patients leave without a catheter, while some may need it only temporarily.
  • Rapid return to daily life: without prolonged restrictions.
  • Very rare complications: clinical studies have shown:
    • <1% incontinence
    • <1% erectile dysfunction
    • ~89% preservation of ejaculation

In addition, the benefits are often felt right away: most men notice an immediate improvement in urinary flow following the treatment.

Dr. José Santos Dias

Clinical Director of the Instituto da Próstata

  • Bacherlor's Degree from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Lisbon
  • Specialist in Urology
  • Fellow of the European Board of Urology
  • Autor dos livros "Tudo o que sempre quis saber Sobre Próstata", "Urologia fundamental na Prática Clínica", "Urologia em 10 minutos","Casos Clínicos de Urologia" e "Protocolos de Urgência em Urologia"

Frequently Asked Questions about Aquablation for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Is Aquablation effective in all cases of BPH?

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Does Aquablation affect sexual function in men with BPH?

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