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Father's Life Transformed by Aquablation Therapy
23 Apr
Summary
- Robot-assisted surgery dramatically reduced urination to 2-3 times daily.
- Patient endured years of symptoms, including incontinence and anxiety.
- Aquablation therapy uses a water jet to remove enlarged prostate tissue.
A 67-year-old retired engineer, Mark Oliver, has reported a significant improvement in his quality of life following robot-assisted Aquablation therapy for a severely enlarged prostate. For years, Mr. Oliver experienced debilitating symptoms, including frequent urination up to 18 times a day and involuntary bladder leakage, which led to anxiety and social withdrawal. His condition, diagnosed as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), caused his prostate to grow to the size of an orange.
After considering traditional surgery with potential side effects, Mr. Oliver opted for Aquablation therapy, a minimally invasive treatment using a robot-guided water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. The procedure, which took two hours, was performed at The Manor Hospital in Oxford. While recovery involved initial discomfort, his condition significantly improved within a year.
He now urinates only two to three times a day, a dramatic reduction that has restored his confidence. Mr. Oliver urges men to openly discuss health issues and seek medical attention if experiencing symptoms, highlighting how his condition impacted his mental well-being and social life before the successful treatment.
