Aquablation® therapy is a new, highly effective treatment for men with BPH
SUFFERN, N.Y. (July 21, 2025) – Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, often suffer from serious symptoms that affect their quality of life. Treatments for BPH typically involved medication (which wasn’t always effective and needed to be taken daily) or surgery, which came with risks. Now, there’s a new treatment available that’s clinically proven to provide significant, lasting relief from symptoms of BPH with fewer side effects. Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), is among the first hospitals in the Hudson Valley region to offer Aquablation® therapy using the HYDROS™ Robotic System — a next-generation, AI-powered platform to treat BPH. This new treatment marks a major advancement in men’s health services in the region, providing a precise, minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical treatment.
Aquablation® therapy is a robotically executed, image-guided waterjet procedure that removes excess prostate tissue while preserving sexual function and continence — outcomes that are often compromised with standard treatments like TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate), which has been the gold standard for nearly a century.
“BPH is a common and progressive condition that can severely affect a man’s quality of life,” said Mitchell Fraiman, MD, Chief of Urology at Bon Secours Urology.
“With Aquablation® therapy, we now offer a highly effective, personalized treatment that minimizes risk to sexual function and continence. It’s a game-changer in how we manage enlarged prostates.”
The HYDROS™ Robotic System enhances the Aquablation® platform with AI-powered treatment planning, advanced imaging, and robotic precision — resulting in consistent and predictable outcomes across a wide range of prostate sizes and anatomies. It also features a streamlined workflow to improve surgeon efficiency and patient experience.
50% of men aged 51-60 have BPH, and symptoms often worsen with age. Symptoms include urgent or frequent urination, difficulty starting urination, and incomplete bladder emptying. If untreated, BPH can lead to bladder stones, kidney damage, and incontinence. Unlike medications, which may only help 60–70% of patients and must be taken long-term, this procedure offers a durable solution. Aquablation® therapy is backed by 5-year clinical data demonstrating significant durable symptom relief while preserving sexual function and continence across prostates of all shapes and sizes.
“This technology allows us to map each prostate using ultrasound and create a customized treatment plan,” explained Dr. Fraiman. “A high-powered waterjet, guided by the robot and controlled by the surgeon, gently removes excess tissue without heat or cutting. Recovery is typically fast, and most patients see significant improvement within days.”
Men with BPH who are interested in finding out more information on Aquablation® therapy should visit Urology – Westchester Medical Center Health Network or call 845-777-3569.
About Westchester Medical Center Health Network
The Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth) is a 1,700-bed healthcare system headquartered in Valhalla, New York, with nine hospitals on seven campuses spanning 6,200 square miles of the Hudson Valley. WMCHealth employs more than 12,000 people and has nearly 3,000 attending physicians. The Network has Level I (adult and pediatric), Level II and Level III trauma centers, the region’s only acute care children’s hospital, an academic medical center, several community hospitals, dozens of specialized institutes and centers, Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, skilled nursing facilities, and one of the largest mental health systems in New York State. Today, WMCHealth is the pre-eminent provider of integrated health care in the Hudson Valley. For more information about WMCHealth, visit WMCHealth.org or follow WMCHealth on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and X.
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