FV Hospital introduces Rezum Water Vapour Therapy: A minimally invasive option for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia

Beyond causing daily inconvenience, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, can significantly affect patients’ sleep, overall health and mental well-being. Alongside medication and surgery, patients can now consider Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy, a minimally invasive treatment recently introduced at the Urology & Andrology Department at FV Hospital.

How does Rezum work?

Rezūm uses thermal energy from water vapour to treat enlarged prostate tissue that is compressing the urethra.

During the procedure, the doctor inserts a specialised device through the urethra and delivers controlled doses of water vapour into the targeted prostate tissue. The thermal energy from the steam destroys the treated tissue. Over time, the body naturally absorbs this tissue, relieving pressure on the urethra and improving urine flow and urinary symptoms.

The procedure typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, requires no surgical incisions and targets the affected tissue, helping to minimise disruption to surrounding healthy tissue.

Advantages of Rezum therapy

For suitable candidates, Rezūm offers a minimally invasive treatment option with several potential benefits:

• Minimally invasive, with no open surgery required.
• A short procedure that may allow eligible patients to return home on the same day, depending on their doctor’s assessment.
• May involve less bleeding than some traditional surgical procedures and may be an option for certain patients at higher risk of bleeding, following careful clinical evaluation.
• Clinical studies have reported preservation of erectile function and ejaculatory function following Rezūm treatment, which may be an important consideration for men concerned about sexual function.
• Can improve urinary symptoms and quality of life.

Who is suitable for Rezum?

According to Dr Nguyen Ngoc Ha, PhD, Rezūm therapy may be considered for:

• Patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia who experience moderate-to-severe urinary symptoms.
• Individuals who are unable to tolerate or prefer not to take long-term medication.
• Those seeking a minimally invasive treatment option.
• Men who wish to preserve sexual function following treatment.
• Selected patients with underlying medical conditions, following a thorough doctor’s assessment.

However, Rezūm is not suitable for everyone. Treatment decisions are individualised based on prostate size, symptom severity, underlying health conditions and individual patient preferences, following a comprehensive clinical assessment.

An advanced treatment option for patients

The introduction of Rezūm Water Vapour Therapy reaffirms FV Hospital’s commitment to adopting advanced treatment techniques and providing patients with more personalised treatment options. At the Urology & Andrology Department at FV Hospital, every patient undergoes a thorough examination and assessment before receiving personalised advice on the most suitable treatment option. The goal is not only to relieve urinary symptoms but also to maintain quality of life and preserve sexual and overall function following treatment.