An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a condition commonly experienced by men, especially as they age. This condition can cause various symptoms, such as difficulty urinating, frequent urination, a weak urine stream, and a sensation of incomplete bladder emptying after urination. This often raises an important question: can an enlarged prostate be cured?
To date, there is no treatment that can completely cure an enlarged prostate. However, advances in medical technology have made it possible to reduce prostate size without open surgery. One such option is REZUM water vapor therapy, which is now available at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital as a more comfortable, minimally invasive treatment choice for patients.
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Can an Enlarged Prostate Be Cured? Here’s the Explanation
There is currently no treatment that can fully cure an enlarged prostate. Nevertheless, various treatment options are available to help relieve symptoms. For this reason, many patients ask, “Can an enlarged prostate be cured?” The answer is that the condition can be managed and its symptoms reduced, even though it cannot yet be completely cured.
In cases with mild symptoms, patients may not require specific treatment. Doctors often recommend a watchful waiting approach, which involves regular monitoring through routine check-ups to ensure that the prostate enlargement does not worsen.
If medications do not provide optimal results, doctors may recommend minimally invasive procedures to reduce prostate size. One such option is REZUM water vapor therapy, which is available at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital.
REZUM Water Vapor Technology to Treat Enlarged Prostate
REZUM is a minimally invasive therapy that uses hot water vapor to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). This technology works by gradually destroying excess prostate tissue, allowing the prostate to shrink without any incisions. One of its key advantages is that REZUM preserves male sexual function, including erections and ejaculation, while offering a relatively fast recovery and effective improvement of urinary tract symptoms.
Here is how REZUM water vapor therapy works to treat enlarged prostate without surgery:
- A specialized device is inserted through the urethra (urinary tract).
- Water vapor is delivered in a targeted manner to the enlarged areas of the prostate.
- The thermal energy from the vapor destroys excess prostate cells that compress the urinary tract.
- The damaged prostate tissue is then naturally absorbed by the body, causing the prostate to shrink and reducing pressure on the urethra.
Advantages of REZUM Water Vapor Therapy for Enlarged Prostate
Below are some of the advantages of REZUM water vapor therapy for treating enlarged prostate without surgery:
- Minimally invasive: No incisions are required, with a relatively short procedure time of approximately 10–30 minutes.
- Fast recovery: Most patients can go home on the same day (outpatient treatment) and return to normal activities within a few days.
- Preserves sexual function: Does not interfere with erectile or ejaculatory function.
- Effective: Provides long-lasting improvement in urinary symptoms.
- Low risk: Lower complication rates compared to conventional surgical procedures.
Experienced Urologists Performing REZUM at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital
Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital is supported by a team of experienced urology specialists in treating enlarged prostate using REZUM technology. Below is the list of urologists who are competent in managing BPH with modern, minimally invasive approaches:
1. dr. Maruto Harjanggi, BSc (Hons), Sp.U, FICS
dr. Maruto Harjanggi is a urology specialist who completed his medical education and urology specialist training at the University of Indonesia. To further expand his expertise, he also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, United Kingdom.
With this educational background, dr. Maruto has extensive experience in handling various urological cases, including kidney stone surgery, prostate disorder management—such as REZUM therapy—and vasectomy procedures. Each treatment is carried out using a medical approach tailored to the patient’s clinical condition and individual needs.
Practice schedule at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital:
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Monday–Saturday: 09.00–13.00 WIB
2. dr. Hendy Mirza, Sp.U(K)
dr. Hendy Mirza, Sp.U(K), is a consultant urologist with extensive experience in managing various disorders and diseases of the urinary system. He completed his medical degree at the Faculty of Medicine, University of North Sumatra, and continued his urology specialist training at the University of Indonesia. In addition, dr. Hendy has completed a laparoscopic-based Pediatric Reconstruction fellowship and is certified as a Pediatric Urology Consultant.
At Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital, dr. Hendy Mirza performs a wide range of urological procedures, including urinary tract surgery, prostate biopsy, PCNL (Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy) for kidney stones, and TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) as one of the treatment options for enlarged prostate.
Practice schedule at Mandaya Royal Puri Hospital:
- Monday: 16.00–19.00 WIB
- Wednesday: 16.00–19.00 WIB
- Friday: 16.00–19.00 WIB
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