Cooled ThermoTherapy™TUMT™

Cooled ThermoTherapy/TUMT reduces BPH symptoms, preserves sexual function, and provides durable results using the Targis® system or the Prostatron® system. Treatment can be completed within 30 minutes, usually does not require anesthesia, and is performed in a physician's office or an outpatient setting.
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In this treatment, a specially designed antenna inside a catheter is inserted into the prostate through the urethra. This antenna is used to direct microwave energy into the prostate to heat and destroy enlarged tissue. During the procedure, cool water is circulated through the catheter to minimize patient discomfort, protect adjacent urethral tissues from excessive temperatures, and reduce the risk for serious side effects.
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Medication is often administered to reduce discomfort and help patients relax during the procedure. Many patients are able to read, watch television, or listen to music during treatment and some may experience the following:
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Bladder spasms
Pressure in the rectum
Sensation of needing to empty the bladder or have a bowel movement
Warm or burning sensation in the abdomen or penis
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Following treatment, anti-inflammatory medication and antibiotics may be prescribed. Most patients can resume normal activity immediately after treatment. Destroyed prostatic tissue is reabsorbed by the body or discharged in the urine over the course of 6 to 12 weeks and BPH symptoms gradually improve during this time.
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Side effects usually resolve without intervention within a few weeks of treatment and include the following:
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Frequent urination
Pink discharge in the urine or around the catheter
Soreness in the lower abdomen
Urethral inflammation and swelling (most patients require catheterization for 2–5 days)
Urgency (even after removal of the catheter)
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