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PRACTICE GROUP

Urology San Antonio

Honored as Rezum

Center of Excellence

Group Is First in Texas To Receive Designation

Urology San Antonio has been honored as the first Center of quick, and I noticed improvements in a few weeks. I’m off the
Excellence in Texas for the Rezum System. Rezum is an innovative meds, I feel great – Rezum really gave me my quality of life back.”
minimally invasive treatment option for men with benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). Urology San Antonio has treated over 250 pa- Highlights of the therapy include:
tients using the Rezum System. • Performed in-office and patients can return home immediately
“It’s a real honor for Urology San Antonio to be named a Center • Does not require general anesthesia
of Excellence. Since my initial exposure to the Rezum System dur- • Relieves symptoms safely and effectively
ing its early clinical trials, I was impressed and excited in the poten- • Is an alternative to BPH medications
tial this new technology held,” says Christopher Cantrill, M.D. of • Provides noticeable symptom improvement within two weeks
Urology San Antonio. “Now after treating hundreds of patients in • Preserves erectile and urinary functions
practice with the Rezum, I continue to be impressed with its ability • Allows patients to return to regular activities within a few days
to make a significant positive impact on the quality of life of my • Is considered medically necessary by Medicare and is covered
patients with a fraction of the risks compared to prior treatments.” by most private insurance.
Urology San Antonio worked with researchers to develop the
Rezum System in order to better serve patients who were hesitant Patients interested in a consultation should contact Urology San
to opt for more risky surgeries or take additional medication to treat Antonio at (210) 582-5505 or to learn more about Rezum and
their BPH symptoms. BPH is a localized, enlargement of the schedule an appointment online, visit urologysanantonio.com.
prostate gland in aging adult men. Nearly 12 million U.S. men suffer
from BPH-related symptoms that may require therapy. BPH causes
significant quality of life issues including lack of sleep, anxiety, chal-
lenges with sexual function and limits to daily activities.
Rezum is administered on an out-patient basis and can be per-
formed under oral sedation or local anesthesia. Rezum uses the About Urology San Antonio
stored thermal energy in water vapor (steam) to treat the extra Urology San Antonio is the largest and most respected Urology
prostate tissue that is causing symptoms such as frequency, urgency, group in South Texas. With eight locations and 37 providers, Urol-
irregular flow, weak stream, straining, and getting up at night to uri- ogy San Antonio offers comprehensive care that is convenient for
nate. Following the Rezum treatment, patients begin seeing im- patients. All providers at Urology San Antonio treat general urology
provements in as little as two weeks. and each physician is trained in subspecialties such as urologic can-
“BPH really changed who I was, so when I saw Dr. Cantrill and cers, overactive bladder, female sexual medicine, kidney stones, fer-
he explained Rezum I was immediately interested,” explains Michael tility, and incontinence. More information about Urology San
Garcia, a patient at Urology San Antonio. “The whole thing was Antonio can be found at urologysanantonio.com.

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