Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) enlargement itself is defined as a condition when the prostate gland enlarges. As a result, urine flow becomes obstructed and urination feels incomplete. The prostate is an organ that is only found in males, located deep in the pelvic cavity, between the penis and the bladder. This organ functions as a gland that produces prostatic fluid and, together with fluid from surrounding glands (seminal vesicles), makes up more than 90% of semen. This complex fluid contains nutrients that sperm use to survive and fertilize eggs.

This therapy involves using hot steam to kill excess prostate cells. The way it works, this therapy uses radio frequency to create energy in the form of steam. With the help of a specially designed instrument, hot steam with a temperature of 103°C will be injected directly into the patient's prostate with precision. This hot steam will eventually kill prostate cells extensively as it spreads throughout. The dead prostate cells will then be absorbed back into the body within approximately 2 to 4 weeks.

The action is also very fast, from the anesthesia process to the operation only takes about 10 to 20 minutes with minimal bleeding. Patients can then go home immediately after the procedure if their condition is stable," said Dr. Adistra. The ultimate goal of this treatment method is for patients to be free from drugs, improve their quality of life, and have a low recurrence rate. This is because the Water Vapor Thermal therapy only has about a 4% recurrence risk, which is very different from other methods that can have a recurrence risk of up to 40%.