The way that men can get helped to overcome the symptoms of an enlarged prostate continues to transform with minimally invasive surgical techniques. Today, we are excited to be talking to a urologist, Dr. Dean Elterman. He will explain how water power can get used to assist men with an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Elterman completed residency training in urologic surgery at the University of Toronto. He then completed a fellowship in Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-Urology, Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He has worked in the area of men’s health and survivorship at the Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Toronto. He is the Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre. Dr. Elterman is a true innovator in men’s health and continues to embrace the integration of minimally invasive surgical therapies in the management of an enlarged prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how water can get used for the treatment of enlarged prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Elterman explains how commonly men suffer from BPH, or enlargement of the prostate.
• Some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Elterman explains how an enlarged prostate affects a man’s quality of life.
• The long-term impact that an enlarged prostate can have on a man’s bladder health.
• Some of the minimally invasive therapies that Dr. Elterman is currently utilizing in his practice.
• Dr. Elterman explains how unique aquablation technology works.
• What sets aquablation apart from the other therapies for an enlarged prostate.
• Some of the history and background of aquablation therapy.
• Dr. Elterman describes the appropriate candidate for aquablation therapy.
• Aquablation therapy works well for preserving men’s sexual function.
• The short time it takes to perform the aquablation procedure sets it apart from other therapies.
• Some more advantages of aquablation therapy.
• What men can expect from the aquablation procedure, in terms of pain and recovery time.
• How quickly men can expect to see an improvement after having aquablation therapy.
• The potential risks of the aquablation procedure.

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