Rezum Therapy

Why Patients Consider Rezūm

• A minimally invasive option without an external incision or permanent prostate implant.
• A particular focus on preserving erections and ejaculation in suitable patients.
• The possibility of reducing dependence on long-term prostate medication.
• Same-day care for selected patients, or overnight monitoring when appropriate.
• Durable symptom improvement demonstrated through five years in the pivotal study.
• Future treatment options remain available if symptoms return.

Benefits vary between patients. Temporary urinary symptoms can occur, and sexual changes or leakage are possible even though preservation of function is an important strength of Rezūm.

Who May Be Suitable for Rezūm?

Assessment is appropriate for troublesome symptoms such as a weak stream, hesitancy, urgency, frequent urination or incomplete emptying when benign prostate obstruction is the cause. Current US FDA-cleared labeling covers men aged 50 or older with a prostate volume of 30–150 mL, including suitable median-lobe enlargement. Local device instructions and individual findings also guide treatment.

You do not always need to wait for medication to fail. A suitable man may consider Rezūm before starting long-term medicines, or while they still work, if avoiding ongoing treatment or side effects matters to him. Retention and other complications require a separate assessment of the best approach.

Some patients with serious cardiac or anaesthetic concerns may be candidates when another procedure is unsuitable, but require specialist planning and sometimes additional hospital monitoring. Rezūm is not automatically an outpatient option for these patients.

Tell the team about blood thinners, neurological conditions, previous pelvic surgery and implants. A penile prosthesis, an artificial urinary sphincter and an active urinary tract infection are contraindications to this device. Read the practical Rezūm questions and answers for these special situations.

Catheter Care, Recovery and Follow-up

In Dr. Amin’s usual protocol for suitable uncomplicated cases, the catheter is removed around day four or five. Previous retention, a larger prostate or impaired bladder function can mean two weeks or longer. Removal follows assessment; it is not guaranteed on a fixed day.

Burning, blood in the urine, urgency and frequency can occur while healing. Many men resume light activities within several days, but full symptom improvement takes longer, often several weeks to a few months. A blocked catheter, inability to urinate, fever or heavy bleeding needs prompt contact with the treating team.

Dr. Amin generally continues prostate medication for approximately one month after Rezūm and then decides whether it can be stopped. His follow-up usually includes urine testing and ultrasound at around one month and six months, with earlier review if needed.

The pivotal study demonstrated improvement through five years in men with prostates of 30–80 mL. Individual durability varies, and some patients need medication or another procedure later. Repeat Rezūm may be considered after reassessment; it is not automatically the best response to every recurrence.

Why Choose Dr. Amin for Your Rezūm Assessment?

Dr. Amin’s clinical experience includes more than four years performing Rezūm and approximately 100–150 cases each year, according to the practice’s clinical information. His approach combines careful selection, treatment planning and structured follow-up, with attention to your urinary symptoms, sexual priorities and overall health.

The recommendation is the treatment that fits your situation. Rezūm can be attractive when preserving ejaculation and reducing medication burden are priorities; another procedure may offer a better balance when more substantial or immediate tissue removal is needed.

Read the detailed Rezūm treatment and recovery guide or compare prostate procedures, then request an individual consultation.

Selected sources: FDA indication update · Five-year clinical trial · Sexual-function follow-up.