Hospital da Luz Guimarães has already available the most advanced treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH): the aquablation therapy , a minimally invasive robotic procedure that provides relief from severe obstructive urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, including a weak urine stream, difficulty starting urination, and frequent nighttime awakenings. The surgical procedures designated aquablation is being applied in this hospital by urologists José Preza Fernandes , Emanuel Dias and Pedro Passos . Hospital da Luz Guimarães performs this procedure using the state-of-the-art HYDROS™ platform (PROCEPT BioRobotics). In Europe, there are only two other platforms of this type: one at Hospital da Luz in Lisbon and another at a leading surgical center in Madrid. This technological advancement now ensures that patients in the Northern region have access to the most modern and safest technology available worldwide. Unlike traditional surgical techniques (such as classic TURP, open surgery, or laser enucleation), aquablation does not use heat sources. The HYDROS™ system combines: Artificial Intelligence (FirstAssist AI™) and multimodal imaging (real-time ultrasound combined with high-definition digital cystoscopy, providing the surgeon with an accurate three-dimensional representation of the patient’s anatomy and enabling the planning of resection with micrometric margins). High-precision , heat-free water jet (obstructive tissue is removed solely through a computer-guided, supersonic-speed water jet). Robot-assisted execution (the robotic arm autonomously, reproducibly, and uniformly follows the map defined by the surgeon, reducing resection time and human error). Advantages of aquablation using the Hydros platform: Superior functional preservation, with urinary continence and erectile function preservation rates approaching 100% , as well as a significantly higher rate of ejaculatory function preservation. Anatomical universality (robot-assisted planning precisely adapts to any prostate morphology or volume). Predictability and advanced automation (the AI module optimizes the planning of surgical angles and cutting depth, ensuring consistent results regardless of the anatomical profile). Rapid recovery and discharge (with hospital stays typically less than 24 or 48 hours), facilitating an immediate return to an active lifestyle. Benign prostate enlargement does not have to disrupt the daily routine or require compromises regarding bladder control or your intimate life. Today, advanced robotic urology offers a safe, definitive treatment option that preserves function. The referral for robotic aquablation at Hospital da Luz Guimarães is made following a detailed evaluation during a urology consultation . Schedule your appointments on MY LUZ app or MY LUZ web version .
