Image-Guided Robotic-Assisted Waterjet Ablation of Prostate (Aquablation) Versus Convective Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) in Patients with Prostate Volume Less than 80 Grams

In this real-world, nonrandomized cohort, both Aquablation and Rezūm provided meaningful and durable symptom relief with preservation of sexual function in men with prostates <80 g. Given baseline imbalances and patient-preference-based allocation, outcomes should be interpreted as descriptive of real-world performance rather than as definitive comparative superiority. These findings support both modalities as effective minimally invasive options, with treatment selection guided by patient characteristics, expectations, and resource considerations.

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Journal of Laparoendoscopic & Advanced Surgical Techniques
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2026-03-23
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https://doi.org/10.1177/10926429261434787
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Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Image-Guided Robotic-Assisted Waterjet Ablation of Prostate (Aquablation) Versus Convective Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) in Patients with Prostate Volume Less than 80 Grams

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Image-Guided Robotic-Assisted Waterjet Ablation of Prostate (Aquablation) Versus Convective Water Vapor Thermal Therapy (Rezūm) in Patients with Prostate Volume Less than 80 Grams

Ofer Z. Shenfeld, Adam Malinger, Dmitry Koulikov, Ilan Kafka, Ariel Mamber, Ala Eddin Natsheh, Michael Pasherstnik, Boris Chertin, Yehuda Warszawer, Dolev Perez
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Abstract

In this real-world, nonrandomized cohort, both Aquablation and Rezūm provided meaningful and durable symptom relief with preservation of sexual function in men with prostates <80 g. Given baseline imbalances and patient-preference-based allocation, outcomes should be interpreted as descriptive of real-world performance rather than as definitive comparative superiority. These findings support both modalities as effective minimally invasive options, with treatment selection guided by patient characteristics, expectations, and resource considerations.

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