Existing surgical treatments for men with symptoms from prostatic enlargement including laser and TURP (Transurethral resection) are frequently associated with adverse effects on urinary continence and sexual function.
We are now pleased to offer two minimally invasive day surgical options for men, Urolift & Water Vapour Therapy, both of which are able to deliver sustained and significant improvement in symptoms with no adverse effects on continence, erectile function and ejaculatory function.
Dr Cozzi has been at the forefront of establishing both of these newer, less invasive options for Australian men to avoid unpleasant side effects of traditional surgery.
Dr Cozzi carefully assesses the patients individual desires for symptom improvement (without side effects) and the patients’ individual anatomy to allow “bespoke” treatment of his troublesome and often longstanding symptom complex.
The data on outcomes from both procedures continues to mature and currently (as of March 2018) we have 5 year and 3 year follow up data available for Urolift and Water Vapour Therapy, respectively, demonstrating consistent, durable and re-producible results confirming the effectiveness of both procedures over the medium to longer term.
The decision to proceed to one or other of the options is made by shared decision making between the patient and Dr Cozzi after a full and thorough evaluation of the patient, his wishes and his individual anatomy.
Water Vapour Therapy is a transurethral RF thermal therapy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) that can be performed in a clinic or out-patient setting. Using a hand-held device, Water Vapour Therapy delivers radio frequency generated thermal therapy, in the form of water vapour, directly to the extra prostate tissue that is causing symptoms such as frequency, urgency, irregular flow, weak stream, straining and getting up at night to urinate. There are minimal side effects with preservation of ejaculation in more than 94% of patients undergoing this new minimally invasive treatment.
Dr Cozzi was the first surgeon in Australia to be fully credentialed (in March 2018) to perform the Water Vapour Therapy procedure independently and currently offers the procedure to suitable patients each week with timely availability.
Dr Cozzi and his colleagues were integral to the deployment of the technology in Australia including arranging a local distributor, organising re-imbursement from health funds and obtaining TGA approval.
The three year follow up data from US studies has recently been released which demonstrates durable, reproducible and highly effective improvement is symptom scores, urinary flow rates and quality of life with no major side effects on urinary and sexual function.
Interested in how WVT could help you but would like more information? We have recently completed a Complete Guide to Water Vapour Therapy.
For more information on Water Vapour Therapy please visit www.rezum.com
Channel Nine News interviews A/Prof Cozzi about Water Vapour Therapy, the breakthrough new treatment for enlarged prostate