INFORMATION FIRST. PRECISION NEXT.TREATMENT LIBRARY / Rezūm
Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy in NYC
A targeted option for an enlarged prostate. Start with understanding why you are having urinary symptoms.
Discuss your options ↗David Shusterman, MD · Modern Urologist · Manhattan & Forest Hills
How it works
Rezūm delivers water vapor into prostate tissue through an instrument passed along the urethra. The treated tissue is gradually absorbed as healing occurs, helping relieve obstruction. It does not leave a permanent implant.
Is this the right treatment for you?
It is an option for selected men with bothersome urinary symptoms related to benign prostate enlargement. Prostate size and anatomy matter. Urinary frequency alone does not establish that the prostate is the cause.
Information before intervention
Bring your symptoms, medication list and previous imaging or test results. Our aim is to understand the problem before selecting a procedure. We will discuss which additional information would change the decision, what can be assessed in the office and whether another specialist or facility is appropriate.
Recovery and follow-up
Improvement develops over weeks rather than immediately. Temporary swelling may worsen symptoms initially, and a urinary catheter may be needed. Ask about your likely catheter duration, return to activity and follow-up schedule.
What to weigh before deciding
Possible effects include burning, urgency, blood in the urine, infection and urinary retention. Sexual and ejaculatory effects should be discussed. Some patients need additional treatment.
Compare the alternatives
Medication, PAE, UroLift and tissue-removing surgery are different approaches to BPH. At our practice, PAE is usually the first-line procedure and Rezūm the alternative, while UroLift is rarely recommended and surgery is reserved for a minority.
Questions patients ask
Is Rezūm the same as UroLift?
No. Rezūm treats tissue with water vapor; UroLift uses implants to hold tissue aside. Ask how your anatomy and priorities affect the choice.
Will I need a catheter?
Temporary catheter use may be part of the recovery plan. Discuss the expected duration and what happens if you have difficulty urinating after removal.
When will I notice improvement?
Healing takes time. Ask how progress will be measured over the first weeks and months, and which symptoms warrant an earlier call.
Make your consultation useful
Ask what explains your symptoms, why this option fits your case, what recovery may involve, and how success will be measured. Tell the team about your work, travel, sexual-health priorities and any concerns about a catheter or stent.
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