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October 7, 2025
BRG First in Area to Offer Robotic System for Prostate Health
BATON ROUGE, La. – Baton Rouge General (BRG) today announced an innovative technology that can improve ...
If an enlarged prostate (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) is slowing you down, you’re not alone. By age 60, about half of men will experience symptoms like frequent trips to the bathroom, weak urine flow, or difficulty starting and stopping.
At Baton Rouge General, our physicians at Premier Urology are proud to offer Aquablation therapy, a new, minimally invasive treatment that combines robotic precision with the natural power of water to bring lasting relief.
How Aquablation Therapy Works
Many men put off treatment for BPH because they’re worried about side effects like incontinence or sexual dysfunction. Aquablation uses the natural power of water and advanced robotic precision, to remove the excess prostate tissue causing symptoms without using heat, reducing the risk of those life-changing side effects men worry about most.
Aquablation therapy is the only procedure that uses a heat-free waterjet, guided by advanced robotic technology, to remove excess prostate tissue. No incision is made, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. Here's how it works:
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Imaging & Mapping
Using a small camera and ultrasound, our urologists create a detailed map of your prostate in real time.
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Tissue Removal
A robotic system guides a heat-free waterjet to gently and precisely remove the excess prostate tissue that’s causing symptoms, while avoiding critical areas that control sexual function and continence.
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Recovery
Recovery from Aquablation therapy is minimal. Most patients stay one night in the hospital and are back to their normal activities within one to two weeks.
Is Aquablation Right for You?
Aquablation may be a good option if:
- You have moderate to severe urinary symptoms from BPH.
- You want an effective, minimally invasive solution with a lower risk of side effects.
- You’ve tried medication but it hasn’t provided enough relief.
Patient Outcomes
94%
of patients avoided another BPH intervention at 5 years.
>99%
of patients did not suffer from incontinence.
100%
of patients were free from erectile dysfunction.
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9001 Summa Avenue, Suite 440 - Baton Rouge, LA 70809