Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy in India
A revolutionary alternative for treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) without surgery. Know more about the procedure, cost & benefits of this new form of treatment.
What is Rezum Water Vapor Therapy?
Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) that uses water vapor to shrink excess prostate tissue and relieve urinary symptoms.
BPH affects 50-60% of men by age 60 and up to 90% of men aged 70-80!
When is this therapy needed?
Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy is designed to reduce BPH symptoms in men with an enlarged prostate. The BPH symptoms may include:
- Difficulty Starting Urination
- Reduced flow of Urine
- Incomplete bladder emptying
- Dribbling after urination
- Urgency for Urination
Frequent urination specially at night otherwise called Nocturia
How does Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy work?
The local anesthetic will numb your urethra and prostate before the procedure to reduce discomfort.
- Step 1 – A urologist will insert an instrument with a long thin tube at the end into your urethra.
- Step 2 – The instrument will go through your urethra and you won’t have incisions.
- Step 3 – This instrument delivers water vapor / steam to shrink the enlarged area of prostate.
Important Note – Your doctor may recommend a catheter for a few days to ease urination after Rezum Therapy.
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What is the Cost of Rezum Water Vapor Therapy in India and Other Countries?
The Rezum procedure cost in India is affordable than other countries. This table will help you understand the cost difference better.
| Country | Average Cost of Rezum Water Vapor Therapy |
|---|---|
| India | $4,000 |
| Thailand | $6,000 – $8,000 |
| Singapore | $10,000 – $12,000 |
| USA | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| United Kingdom | $9,000 – $13,000 |
| Germany | $10,000 – $14,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How successful is Rezūm Therapy?
The success rate of the Rezūm Therapy is high. Studies show that less than 5% of patients require additional procedures within five years after the Rezūm Therapy.
2. Who needs is a suitable candidate for Rezum Therapy?
Men over 50 years with a prostate volume between 30 and 80 cm are candidates for Rezum therapy.
3. Is Rezum Therapy painful?
No the therapy isn’t painful and has a short recovery period.