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Review
. 2018 Feb 26;10(6):183-188.
doi: 10.1177/1756287218760518. eCollection 2018 Jun.

Aquablation: a novel and minimally invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement

Samih Taktak  1 , Patrick Jones  2 , Ahsanul Haq  1 , Bhavan Prasad Rai  3 , Bhaskar K Somani  4
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Review

Aquablation: a novel and minimally invasive surgery for benign prostate enlargement

Samih Taktak et al. Ther Adv Urol. .

Abstract

Aquablation is a minimally invasive surgical technology for benign prostate enlargement, which uses high-pressure saline to remove parenchymal tissue through a heat-free mechanism of hydrodissection. Early results show this to be a promising surgical strategy with a strong morbidity profile and reduced resection time. This review serves to provide an overview of the technique and evaluate its safety and efficacy.

Keywords: aquablation; benign prostatic hyperplasia; minimally invasive surgery.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflict of interest statement: The authors declare no conflicts of interest in preparing this article.

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