Broward County men dealing with an enlarged prostate no longer have to choose between living with symptoms and accepting the trade-offs of traditional surgery. Aquablation therapy is available locally, and it's changing how BPH gets treated across South Florida.
What Makes Aquablation Different
Conventional BPH surgery uses heat, electricity, laser, or steam, to destroy prostate tissue. Aquablation uses a heat-free, high-velocity waterjet controlled by a robot and guided by live ultrasound. The surgeon maps exactly which tissue to remove and which structures to protect before a single drop of water is used.
Who It's For
- Men with moderate to severe urinary symptoms (weak stream, frequency, nighttime trips, incomplete emptying)
- Men whose medications have stopped working or caused side effects
- Men with large prostates who've been told they need open or laser surgery
- Men who want to preserve sexual function
Getting Treated Locally
Aquablation requires the AquaBeam Robotic System, which is hospital-based. That means your surgeon's hospital affiliation matters. Dr. Christopher Tallman treats patients throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties and was the first urologist in the region to reach 200 Aquablation cases.
What Recovery Looks Like
- Day 1: Overnight hospital stay with a catheter in place
- Days 2–5: Catheter removed at the office; urination returns, often stronger immediately
- Week 1–2: Mild burning and urgency taper off; light activity resumes
- Week 4+: Full activity, with flow continuing to improve for a few months
Start With a Symptom Score
The IPSS symptom questionnaire takes about two minutes and tells you whether your symptoms are mild, moderate, or severe. It's the same tool urologists use at the first visit, and it's the fastest way to know whether it's time to be evaluated.