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Don Arnold Aquablation

If you are over fifty, you know someone dealing with an enlarged prostate, or you might be dealing with it yourself. The frequent bathroom trips, weak stream and interrupted sleep can really wear you down. As one man put it, “I just wanted my nights back.”

A newer treatment called aquablation is offering men exactly that at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro.

Aquablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a robot‑guided water jet—yes, water—to remove the extra prostate tissue that blocks urine flow. It does not use heat to protect the nerves that control sexual function. One urologist described it this way: “We let the water do the work, and the robot helps us do it with precision.”

Here is how it works. During the procedure, a urologist uses ultrasound and a tiny camera to create a detailed map of the prostate. Then, with the help of a robotic system, the surgeon directs a high‑pressure water jet to gently remove the tissue causing blockage. Most men go home the same day or after one night in the hospital. Aquablation provides effective symptom relief while helping preserve the urinary and sexual function.

Recovery is usually quick. Patients say they notice better flow and fewer nighttime trips within days. One patient shared, “I didn’t realize how much I’d adapted to the symptoms until they were gone.”

Aquablation is not the right choice for everyone, but it is a promising option for men who want effective relief with a lower chance of sexual side effects. If prostate symptoms are affecting your daily life, it may be worth asking a urologist whether aquablation could help you feel like yourself again.

Adapted from my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatment/aquablation.

SIH Medical Group Urologist performing aquablation

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