Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Aquablation vs TURP: what is the difference?
Aquablation or TURP: what's the difference?
The short answer
Both remove prostate tissue that blocks urine flow. TURP uses an electric loop to trim tissue and has been used for decades.
More detail
Aquablation uses a robot-guided waterjet, mapped with ultrasound, to remove tissue. It is designed to lower the risk of ejaculation changes, and it can treat larger prostates. Both are done under anesthesia and need a temporary catheter, and bleeding is a risk with each.
When to see us
If you're comparing BPH procedures, schedule a visit so we can measure your prostate and match the option to you.
Our care near Marietta
Across Marietta, Canton, Dallas and Jasper, our team sees you for visits and follow-ups at the office where you first come to us. Procedures for all four offices take place at our Marietta Clinic & Surgery Center on Church Street Extension NW.
Book a visit with Advanced Urology today.