University Hospital provides patients with new option to help men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
November 10, 2023 – HCA Florida University Hospital, a 165-bed facility, and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is pleased to announce it has completed its first elective robotic aquablation procedure.
The minimally invasive surgery was completed by Dr. Jonathan Masel.
Aquablation is ideal for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The common condition is associated with urinating too often, urgently, or at night. In severe cases, this can lead to inability to urinate, kidney problems and infection.
“The aquablation procedure uses robotic technology and real-time ultrasound imaging to clean out the prostate,” said urologist Dr. Masel. “It uses a pressurized water jet at room temperature to remove the tissue at a very precise depth. It is akin to pressure cleaning out the prostate. The fact that the procedure does not involve any heating of the tissue is felt to result in less irritation and faster recovery.”
The robotic aquablation procedure’s main benefit is that it has fewer reported side effects than traditional methods for treating BPH. “Many men are concerned about possible urine leakage and sexual dysfunction,” said urologist Dr. Masel. “They then settle for no treatment or other treatments that fall far short when it comes to outcomes. Aquablation limits urine leakage and sexual dysfunction to 0-1% chance of these life altering side effects.”
“We are proud of performing the first robotic aquablation procedure at University Hospital and are continuously expanding the latest technology to enable us to always provide leading-edge services to the population we serve,” said HCA Florida University Hospital CEO Madeline Nava.
HCA Florida University Hospital is a state-of-the-art, multi-specialty hospital that partners with top clinical leaders and use enhanced technology to deliver exceptional patient experiences. The comprehensive medical facility provides a full range of healthcare services to Davie, FL, and its surrounding communities, including 24/7 emergency care with board-certified emergency physicians, maternity, orthopedics, oncology, neurosciences, diagnostic services, imaging, and a full range of robotic and minimally invasive surgical services. HCA Florida University Hospital features all-private patient rooms. It is located adjacent to the campus of Nova Southeastern University in Broward County.
