{"id":5591,"date":"2025-10-16T21:08:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.benarroche-urologie.fr\/minimally-invasive-treatment-of-prostate-adenoma\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:50:34","slug":"minimally-invasive-treatment-of-prostate-adenoma","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.benarroche-urologie.fr\/en\/expertise\/minimally-invasive-treatment-of-prostate-adenoma\/","title":{"rendered":"Minimally invasive treatment of prostate adenoma"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Minimally invasive treatments for prostate adenoma (BPH)
Objective: To preserve one's sexuality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Understanding Prostate Adenoma<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Minimally invasive treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): preserving sexuality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate adenoma, is a common condition in men aged 50 and over.
\u26a0\ufe0fIt corresponds to a progressive increase in the volume of the prostate, leading to urinary problems: need to urinate more often, weak stream, impression of incomplete emptying, night waking, or even complications (acute urinary retention, infections, bladder stones, etc.).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why consider minimally invasive treatment?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The goal: to preserve one’s sexuality (erections and ejaculations)<\/strong><\/p>

Traditionally, surgery (endoscopic prostate resection, adenomectomy) is offered when medication is no longer sufficient.<\/p>

\ud83d\udca1Minimally invasive techniques<\/strong> now offer an effective and less aggressive alternative to traditional surgery. They allow for faster recovery,<\/strong> a reduced risk of complications<\/strong> (bleeding, incontinence), and above all, the preservation of ejaculation<\/strong> , while significantly improving quality of life. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Available techniques<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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1. UroLift\u00ae<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Principle<\/strong> : placement of small implants that mechanically separate the lobes of the prostate in order to free the urinary canal, without removing any tissue.<\/p>

Benefits<\/strong> :<\/p>

    • Rapid intervention, performed on an outpatient basis.<\/li>
    • Preserves sexual function: maintains ejaculation<\/strong> <\/li>
    • Rapid effect on urinary flow.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

      \ud83d\udca1 Scientific results<\/strong> : lasting improvement in urinary symptoms and quality of life, with follow-up of more than 5 years in some patients.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      2. Rezum\u2122 (Water Vapor Therapy)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      Principle<\/strong> : The Rezum\u2122 technique uses the energy of steam injected directly into the prostate tissue. The steam destroys the adenoma cells, which are then gradually absorbed by the body. <\/p>

      Benefits<\/strong> :<\/p>

        • Quick procedure (a few minutes).<\/li>
        • Significant reduction in prostate volume.<\/li>
        • Preservation of sexual functions in the vast majority of cases.<\/li>
        • Gradual improvement of urinary symptoms over a few weeks.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>

          \ud83d\udca1 Special feature<\/strong> : after the procedure, the patient must keep a urinary catheter<\/strong> temporarily (on average 5 days)<\/strong> to allow good healing and avoid urinary retention.<\/p>

          \ud83d\udca1 Scientific results<\/strong> : lasting effectiveness for up to 5 years, with a significant improvement in urinary flow and quality of life.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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          How a treatment is carried out<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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          \u2705 Specialized consultation<\/strong> : symptom assessment, ultrasound, urinary flow measurement, blood test (PSA).
          \u2705 Personalized therapeutic choice<\/strong> : according to the volume of the prostate, the patient’s expectations (in particular the preservation of sexuality), and medical history.
          \u2705 Procedure<\/strong> : performed under light sedation, on an outpatient basis.
          \u2705 Suites<\/strong> :<\/p>