A new cutting-edge medical procedure is now available at Chatham-Kent’s hospital for the first time thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor.
The Urology program at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance is now offering the Rezum urology procedure for treating an enlarged prostate, which is associated with Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH). The hour-long procedure is a minimally invasive treatment that uses water vapour to shrink excess prostate tissue, relieving symptoms such as difficulty urinating and improving the quality of life for men.
“Rezum is a minimally invasive treatment for BPH that offers several advantages over conventional [surgery],” said Dr. Christopher Langley, a Urology Specialist at CKHA, in a news release. “This affords patients more variety and has several advantages pertaining to sexual function and urinary symptom improvement.”
The procedure was made possible locally after a donation was made for the purchase of the equipment required for the treatment.
The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, told the CKHA Foundation that they were inspired to donate after receiving exemplary care from the physicians and support staff with CKHA’s Urology program.
With BPH affecting about 50 per cent of men by age 60, and up to 90 per cent of men by age 85, the introduction of the Rezum procedure at CKHA is expected to have a substantial positive impact on the lives of men in the community.