BPH relief, without major surgery
If you’re dealing with urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate, you may feel like your life revolves around the nearest restroom. Rezūm™ Water Vapor Therapy is a minimally invasive in-office treatment that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor (steam) to reduce excess prostate tissue and improve urinary flow — no major surgery required.
What is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy?
Rezūm is a minimally invasive BPH treatment performed in our office. During treatment, controlled doses of sterile water vapor are delivered directly into the enlarged prostate tissue. When the vapor turns back into water, it releases energy that causes the targeted tissue to break down.
Over time, your body naturally reabsorbs the treated tissue, which helps open the urinary channel and reduce the symptoms of BPH — frequent urination, weak stream, nighttime bathroom trips, and more.
See how Rezūm works
A short educational overview of the Rezūm procedure and how water vapor therapy treats an enlarged prostate.
How water vapor treats BPH
From steam to relief
The therapy works because of the thermal energy stored in water vapor. When delivered into prostate tissue and condensed back to water, that energy is released — breaking down the excess tissue your body then absorbs over time.
Controlled doses of sterile water vapor are delivered into excess prostate tissue.
As the vapor condenses back to water, it releases its thermal energy.
The targeted tissue is broken down by the released energy.
Over time, your body reabsorbs the treated tissue, opening the urinary channel.
If any of these sound familiar…
BPH symptoms (also called lower urinary tract symptoms) often interfere with sleep, travel, work, and quality of life.
Frequent urination
Going far more often than normal
Urgency
Sudden, strong need to urinate
Nocturia
Waking up at night to urinate
Weak stream
Flow is weaker than it used to be
Hesitancy
Difficulty starting, or having to strain
Stopping & starting
Stream stops and restarts during urination
Incomplete emptying
Feeling you haven’t fully emptied your bladder
Time to evaluate
Affecting sleep, work, travel, or confidence? See us.
Benefits of Rezūm
A great fit for men who want an effective, minimally invasive alternative to long-term medications or more invasive procedures.
In-office procedure
No hospital stay required
Minimally invasive
No incisions, no surgical cuts
Targets the cause
Treats excess prostate tissue directly
Quick return to routine
Many patients return to normal activities relatively quickly
May reduce daily meds
Can reduce dependence on daily BPH medications for appropriate candidates
Less invasive option
An alternative to more invasive surgical procedures
Results vary, and candidacy depends on your anatomy, symptom severity, and health history. Your urology provider will discuss whether Rezūm is appropriate for your specific situation.
From consultation to recovery
Your BPH evaluation
Your consultation determines whether Rezūm is the right fit and rules out other contributors to your urinary symptoms.
The Rezūm procedure
Rezūm is typically performed in-office with local anesthesia and comfort measures. Treatment is brief, and you’ll go home the same day.
Healing & improvement
It’s common for urinary symptoms to temporarily fluctuate while healing occurs. Improvement develops gradually as your body reabsorbs the treated tissue.
You may be a candidate if…
You have bothersome urinary symptoms from BPH that are interfering with your daily life
You want an option that is minimally invasive and avoids major surgery
You prefer an in-office treatment and want to skip the hospital experience
You haven’t achieved adequate relief from medication, or wish to avoid long-term medication use
The best way to know is to schedule a consultation — we can confirm the source of your symptoms and review your prostate anatomy to determine the right approach for you.
Common questions about Rezūm
Is Rezūm surgery?
How long does Rezūm take to work?
Will I need a catheter after Rezūm?
Can Rezūm replace BPH medications?
How do I learn more about Rezūm?
Ready to stop planning around bathrooms?
If frequent urination, urgency, and nighttime bathroom trips are running your life, schedule a consultation with our urology team. We’ll evaluate your symptoms and discuss whether Rezūm — or another treatment — is right for you.