Prostiva RF Therapy System

Overview

Prostiva RF Generator

The Prostiva^® RF Therapy System uses radio frequency technology to treat BPH with a single-event treatment.

Key Features

The Prostiva RF Generator uses low-level radio frequency energy to destroy excess prostate tissue, which may allow you to urinate more normally. Only the part of the prostate that is "squeezing" the urethra is destroyed. The urethra and the rest of the prostate remain unaffected.

More Facts

RF therapy using the Prostiva System is a single-event BPH treatment that can offer lasting results. It’s designed to be used in your doctor’s office, so there’s no need for a hospital stay.

RF therapy offers a safe, effective alternative to other BPH treatments:

• Improves the symptoms of BPH for up to 5 years^1,2
• Takes less than an hour, plus some additional preparation and recovery time²
• Can be done in your doctor's office
• Lets you get back to most of your normal activities within 2-3 days³
• Is covered by Medicare in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, as well as by many private insurance companies
• Is associated with few side effects and adverse events. (See Important Safety Information at left.)

References

1. Hill B, Belville W, Bruskewitz R, Issa M, Perez-Marrero R, Roehrborn C, Terris M, Naslund M. Transurethral needle ablation versus transurethral resection of the prostate for the treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: 5-year results of a prospective, randomized, multi-center clinical trial. J Urol 2004 Jun; 171; 2336-2340. (In this study of 65 patients, 13 were evaluated 5 years after RF therapy. Only 14% of 65 patients needed further treatment for BPH symptoms and went on to have surgery (TURP).)
2. Zlotta A, Giannapolous X, Maehlum O, Ostrem T, Schulman C. Long-term evaluation of transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) of the prostate for treatment of symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia: clinical outcomes up to five years from three centers. Eur Urol 2003; 44:89-93. (In this study of 188 patients, 121 were evaluated 5 years after RF therapy. More than 75% did not need additional treatment for BPH symptoms.)
3. Campo B, Bergamaschi F, Corrad P, Ordesi G. Transurethral Needle Ablation (TUNA) of the prostate: A clinical and urodynamic evaluation. Urol 1997; 49:847-850.

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