How quickly do patients experience symptom relief?
Clinical studies show that most men experience symptom relief as soon as two weeks after treatment with Rezūm Therapy, and maximum benefit may occur within three months.1 As with any procedure, patient responses can vary.
Can Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy cause erectile dysfunction, or ED?
Clinical studies have demonstrated that Rezūm Therapy preserves erectile and urinary functions. There were no reports of erectile dysfunction (ED) as a result of treatment with Rezūm Therapy.3 However, there is a possibility that an underlying condition may surface following treatment. Each patient should speak with a physician about
their individual health situation.
Can Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy cause urinary incontinence?
In Rezūm Therapy’s clinical studies, there were no reports of post-procedure urinary incontinence as a result of treatment with Rezūm Therapy.3
How soon can patients return to regular activities?
Clinical studies show that following treatment with Rezūm Therapy, most men return to regular activities within a few days.3* The patient’s physician will make personal recommendations on resuming activity
Is the procedure painful?
Rezūm Therapy can be performed under oral sedation or local anesthesia and doesn’t require general anesthesia.3 There are options available for maximizing comfort during the procedure that will be determined by
the physician.
What is the cause of BPH?
As many men get older, their prostate gland enlarges, which may squeeze the urethra and obstruct the flow of urine. Other risk factors for BPH include family history, obesity, heart disease and diabetes.1
Is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy covered by insurance?
Rezūm Therapy is considered a covered benefit by Medicare and most private insurance.** Patients should verify
their benefits with their insurance company in advance of the scheduled procedure.
Why is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy an important option?
For years, the primary options for treating BPH were through medications or invasive surgery. Rezūm Therapy is anatural, in-office therapy option for men who do not want to take medication or are dissatisfied with medicationsymptom relief and want to avoid invasive surgery or implants to treat their BPH.
Market research indicates that preserving sexual function is a priority for men when it comes to BPH treatments.4Clinical studies show Rezūm Therapy treats the cause of BPH symptoms while preserving sexual function.2
How is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy different than the UroLiftTM System?
Rezūm Therapy is an in-office treatment for men looking to treat their BPH, not just the symptoms. It uses natural
water vapor to reduce the size of the prostate and provide lasting symptom relief from BPH without invasive
surgery, reliance on implants or the potential side effects of prescription drugs.2,3 Surgical retreatment rates for
Rezūm Therapy are just 4.4% at four years.2
Rezūm Therapy is an in-office treatment for men looking to treat their BPH, not just the symptoms. It uses natural
water vapor to reduce the size of the prostate and provide lasting symptom relief from BPH without invasive
surgery, reliance on implants or the potential side effects of prescription drugs.2,3 Surgical retreatment rates for
Rezūm Therapy are just 4.4% at four years.2
Where is the Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy procedure performed?
Rezūm Therapy can be performed in a doctor’s office, clinic or other outpatient setting.
Who may benefit from Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy?
Clinical studies show that Rezūm Therapy provides significant lasting, improvement in symptoms and quality of
life.2 It may be an option for those who have given up on watchful waiting and lifestyle changes, men who are
dissatisfied with, have stopped or don’t want to start taking BPH medications, and men not interested in other
minimally invasive or surgical BPH procedures. Rezūm Therapy removes excess prostate tissue with water vapor,
thereby treating the disease while also relieving symptoms and preserving sexual function.3
How is the Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy procedure performed? Is the patient awake during the procedure?
The procedure takes place during one short office visit and does not require general anesthesia.3 During each
9-second treatment, natural water vapor is released throughout the targeted prostate tissue. When the
steam contacts the tissue and turns back into water, all the stored energy is released, killing the excess
prostate cells. Over time, the body’s natural healing response absorbs the dead cells and shrinks the prostate.
With the extra tissue removed, the urethra opens, reducing BPH symptoms. Depending on the size of the
prostate, the number of water vapor treatments vary.
Can patients be treated with Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy while on their current BPH medication?
During the Rezūm Therapy pivotal study, all patients discontinued their BPH medication to ensure the efficacy
seen was from Rezūm Therapy alone. As such, there has been no randomized clinical data collected on using
Rezūm Therapy at the same time as BPH medications.2
Has Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy been clinically tested?
Rezūm Therapy has undergone extensive clinical trials to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the treatment.2 It is
now included in the American Urological Association’s BPH treatment guidelines and has four-year follow-up data
showing its ability to treat prostates with hyperplasia of the central zone, lateral lobe and/or median lobe.3 Over
the four years, the trial showed a surgical retreatment rate of only 4.4% and no new adverse events noted
between years three and four.2
What is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy?
Rezūm Therapy is an in-office treatment for men looking to treat BPH, not just the symptoms. It uses naturalwater vapor to reduce the size of the prostate and provide lasting symptom relief from BPH symptoms
without invasive surgery or the potential side effects of prescription drugs.2
Rezūm Therapy was cleared by the FDA in 2015 and is currently being used in many leading urology practices
throughout the United States and around the world. To date, more than 55,000 patients have been successfully treated with Rezūm Therapy.
Can post-radiation patients be treated safely with Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy?
Post-radiation patients were not included in the Rezūm Therapy pivotal study. As such, there has been no data
collected for this subset of patients.
How is Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy different than laser therapy?
Laser therapy is an important option for patients who may not be appropriate candidates for Rezūm Therapy.
Laser therapy may involve a short hospital stay and has been associated with shorter catheterization time, less
bleeding and a faster recovery than traditional surgery.7-11 The individual’s medical history, health condition and
other factors will influence treatment decisions.
How is BPH treated?
A wide variety of treatment options are available for BPH, including watchful waiting, behavioral modification,
medication, minimally invasive therapies and surgery. Medication is the most common first-line treatment for
mild to moderate symptoms of enlarged prostate. Minimally invasive or surgical treatment might be recommended if symptoms are moderate to severe, medication doesn’t relieve the symptoms, or the patient has
other health issues.
What are the risks of Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy?
All treatments have inherent and associated risks. The Rezūm System is intended to relieve symptoms and
obstructions, and reduce prostate tissue associated with BPH. It is indicated for men ≥ 50 years of age with a
prostate volume 30cm3 ≤ 80cm 3
. The Rezūm System is also indicated for treatment of prostate with hyperplasia
of the central zone and/or a median lobe. Potential risks include but are not limited to painful urination (dysuria),
blood in the urine (hematuria), blood in the semen (hematospermia), decrease in ejaculatory volume, suspected
urinary tract infection (UTI), and urinary frequency, retention or urgency. Patients should talk with their doctor
about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment option.
How long do improvements last?
Current clinical studies demonstrate that, following treatment with Rezūm Therapy, symptom improvement is sustained through four years, and studies are ongoing to determine longer-term patient outcomes.2
