BOARDMAN - Southwoods Health is the first hospital in all of the Mahoning Valley to offer Aquablation therapy for enlarged prostates, according to a press release.

According to the release, Southwoods can offer this therapy with the new HYDRO Robotic System, a treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.

BPH is a condition that affects millions of men as they age, which could make it difficult to urinate, cause frequent bathroom visits and create a strong sense of urgency.

About one in two men between the ages of 51 and 60 years old have BPH, and nearly all of them say it impacts their quality of life.

BPH can lead to health complications like bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones and incontinence.

Traditional BPH surgery can relieve symptoms, but it sometimes affects sexual function or bladder control. However, Aquablation therapy is a safer, more precise alternative, according to the release.

Aquablation therapy uses ultrasound-guided robotic technology to remove only the tissue causing symptoms, while protecting the surrounding tissue. Treatment can be tailored to a patient's prostate size.

"We are committed to bringing the latest technology to our community to further enhance our comprehensive urology program. Aquablation therapy with the new robotic system offers men meaningful relief from BPH symptoms while minimizing side effects, helping them restore their quality of life," said Southwoods CEO Ed Muransky.