This week on the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Jose Silva invites Dr. Seth Bechis onto the show to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of BPH with Rezum, a minimally invasive surgical that uses water vapor to dissolve prostate tissue.

---

CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR

Boston Scientific Rezum Water Vapor Therapy

https://www.bostonscientific.com/rezum

---

SHOW NOTES

First, the doctors emphasize the importance of establishing a relationship between primary physicians and urologists to improve the referral times of patients with BPH. They also discuss how involving patients in the cystoscopy process can help them with the decision-making process and maintaining better bladder health in the long run.

Then, Dr. Bechis summarizes current BPH treatments, and how to effectively manage post-treatment patient expectations. He emphasizes the importance of over preparing patients for the potential side effects of BPH treatments, and strategies for adjusting their expectations. They also discuss the ideal candidates and prostate sizes for Rezum therapy. Additionally, Dr. Bechis discusses the technical aspects of the procedure, including his anesthesia regimen, needle placement, antibiotic prophylaxis, and postoperative care.

Finally, they explain the importance of following up on a PSA test annually after a prostate procedure and how to manage anxious patients who may be checking their PSA too frequently. As urologists, they have to counsel patients upfront about all of their options, so having flexibility to take different paths is helpful if their priorities change. Lastly, they touch on the idea of performing prophylactic procedures as a preventative measure.