CHRISTUS Health expands men’s health services with Aquablation therapy

CHRISTUS Health is expanding treatment options for men suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as an enlarged prostate, with the addition of Aquablation therapy.

Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive procedure, combining the precision of robotic technology with the power of a high-pressure water jet to remove excess prostate tissue causing urinary symptoms. Unlike traditional surgical treatments relying on heat, Aquablation uses a non-thermal approach designed to preserve surrounding tissue while effectively relieving obstructions.

"One of the biggest advantages of Aquablation is its precision," said Dr. J. Denton Harris, urologist with CHRISTUS Health. "The procedure is done using real-time ultrasound imaging and artificial intelligence to map the prostate. This allows us to remove only the tissue causing blockage while minimizing the risk of damage to surrounding structures."

Aquablation therapy offers several important benefits, including:

• Reduced risk of urinary incontinence.
• Better preservation of sexual function by avoiding heat-related nerve damage.
• Lower risk of significant bleeding, with transfusion rates of less than 1%.

"Many men assume urinary symptoms are simply a normal part of aging, but they don't have to live with them," Harris said. “Aquablation gives us the ability to effectively treat enlarged prostates while helping preserve the quality-of-life factors that matter most to patients."