Aquablation® for BPH

A raised PSA doesn’t always mean cancer. It could point to an enlarged prostate.

A raised PSA could be a sign of BPH.

A raised PSA doesn’t always mean cancer. It could point to an enlarged prostate - a common condition with effective treatments available.

Every year, around 80,000 men are tested for prostate health through GFCT. Approximately 5% of those men, or roughly 4,000, will have a raised PSA result.

A raised PSA does not always mean prostate cancer. In fact, around three-quarters of men with a raised PSA will not have cancer. One of the most common reasons for a raised PSA is benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) – also known as an enlarged prostate.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)

Also known as an enlarged prostate.

What is BPH?

BPH is a very common condition as men get older. The prostate gland grows and presses on the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). This can lead to:

  • Difficulty starting or stopping urination
  • A weak or interrupted flow
  • Needing to pass urine often, especially at night
  • Feeling that the bladder isn’t entirely empty

While not cancerous, BPH can significantly impact quality of life.

Treatment Options

If symptoms are mild, men may choose to monitor them or take medication. If symptoms become more severe, procedures to remove some of the prostate tissue may be recommended.

Aquablation therapy is a minimally invasive treatment for BPH. Please read on to learn more.

A patient's perspective

Actor Derek Griffiths recently underwent Aquablation therapy for an enlarged prostate and shared his story about how the treatment transformed his quality of life.

Aquablation® Therapy

A modern innovation backed by evidence.

What is Aquablation?

Aquablation therapy is a modern, robotic-assisted treatment for BPH. Instead of using heat, it employs a precise, high-pressure, heat-free water jet to remove excess prostate tissue. The procedure is performed in a hospital, typically takes under an hour, and most men are discharged the same day or the next.

Benefits

  • Minimally invasive – no heat, which helps reduce the risk of side effects
  • Precise and consistent – guided by real-time imaging and robotic technology
  • Preserves function – clinical studies show low rates of long-term complications, such as incontinence, erectile dysfunction, or loss of ejaculation

Access

Aquablation is NICE-approved (IPG629) and now offered in both NHS and private hospitals across the UK, with availability expanding rapidly as more urologists and hospital teams adopt the benefits of this innovative treatment.

A raised PSA doesn’t always mean cancer - often it’s a sign of an enlarged prostate. For men affected by BPH, Aquablation therapy is a safe, effective, and modern treatment option that may help restore confidence and quality of life.