Av. de los Tules 168, Las Aralias, Puerto Vallarta
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Assessment before the procedure
Rezūm in Puerto Vallarta: a complete guide to the treatment
What it is, how it is done and how long recovery takes, in one place.
8 min read
Reviewed by Dr. Salvador Bricio
Prostate
Enlarged prostate (BPH)
Rezūm water vapor therapy in Puerto Vallarta
A minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement. It uses water vapor to reduce the tissue that blocks urine flow, with no incisions, and you go home the same day.It reduces the tissue that blocks urine flow with water vapor, with no incisions and same-day discharge.
What the treatment day looks like
Where do these figures come from?How would you like to book?
Mon–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM
In an operating room, Dr. Bricio, in blue scrubs, cap and mask, holds an endoscopic instrument connected to a cable. The room and another team member standing are visible. Then the internal image from the endoscopic camera appears. At the end, the doctor continues standing beside the patient, who is covered with surgical drapes.
Is it right for me?
Rezūm is indicated for men with benign prostate enlargement who have bothersome urinary symptoms or who no longer want to depend on medication. These are the most common symptoms:
- You get up two or more times every night to urinate
- Your stream is weak or stops and starts
- You feel you do not empty completely
- You have sudden urges to urinate
- Medication makes you dizzy or causes ejaculation problems
- You want to avoid major surgery
Check your symptoms in 2 minutesIPSS symptom test
International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS): 8 questions. Bring the result to your visit.8 questions, 2 minutes. Bring the result to your visit.
How it works
A thin instrument is passed through the urethra and small doses of water vapor are applied to the tissue that causes the blockage. The treated cells are absorbed naturally over the following weeks.
- 1
Assessment and tests
Ultrasound and lab tests to confirm that Rezūm is right for you.
- 2
Vapor treatment
A few minutes of treatment under local anesthesia or sedation.
- 3
Natural absorption
The treated tissue shrinks over the following weeks and urine flows better.
Treatment options
Rezūm is one of several options. This table summarizes the general differences; the decision is made with you at your visit.
| Medication | Rezūm water vapor therapy | Surgery (TURP) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia | None needed | Local or sedation | General or spinal |
| Hospital stay | No | No; same-day discharge | Usually 1 to 3 days |
| Recovery | Ongoing daily treatment | A few days, with a temporary catheter | 2 to 4 weeks |
| Ejaculation | Some drugs affect it | Preserved in most cases | Often affected |
| Symptom improvement | Within weeks | From 2 weeks to 3 months | Within weeks |
Rezūm water vapor therapy
- Anesthesia
- Local or sedation
- Hospital stay
- No; same-day discharge
- Recovery
- A few days, with a temporary catheter
- Ejaculation
- Preserved in most cases
- Symptom improvement
- From 2 weeks to 3 months
Compare with medication
- Anesthesia
- None needed
- Hospital stay
- No
- Recovery
- Ongoing daily treatment
- Ejaculation
- Some drugs affect it
- Symptom improvement
- Within weeks
Compare with surgery (TURP)
- Anesthesia
- General or spinal
- Hospital stay
- Usually 1 to 3 days
- Recovery
- 2 to 4 weeks
- Ejaculation
- Often affected
- Symptom improvement
- Within weeks
General information based on urology clinical guidelines; the final figures are validated with Dr. Bricio before publication.
Recovery
Day 0
You go home the same day, with a temporary urinary catheter.
Days 3 to 7
The catheter is removed at the office. You can walk and do light activities.
Weeks 2 to 6
Symptoms improve gradually as the tissue is absorbed.
Month 3
The full result is reached. Follow-up visit with Dr. Bricio.
Go to a hospital emergency room today
Unable to urinate, or fever with chills?
Urinary retention and infection with fever need same-day care.
- You cannot urinate
- Fever of 38 °C or higher
- Pain in the lower abdomen
The office does not handle emergencies: go directly to a hospital.
Cost
The cost depends on the size of the prostate, the tests you need and where the procedure is done. After your assessment you receive a written quote, with no obligation.
Estimated price
From MXN 00,000
Figure to be defined with the clinic. USD equivalent for international patients.
Request a quoteIncludes
- Assessment before the procedure
- Procedure, materials and catheter
- Visit to remove the catheter
- Follow-up visit at 3 months
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Frequently asked questions
Does water vapor therapy affect your sex life?
Published clinical studies of Rezūm did not report new erectile dysfunction attributable to the procedure. Dr. Bricio will review the risks in your case with you.
Does the procedure hurt?
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Urological health guide
Reading for before your visit
Getting up at night to urinate: when to see a urologist
When it is normal, when it is not and which tests the urologist orders.
5 min read
Reviewed by Dr. Salvador Bricio
ProstateRezūm for traveling patients: what to expect
Video consultation, quote, travel and remote follow-up.
6 min read
Reviewed by Dr. Salvador Bricio
International patients
Rezūm water vapor therapy
Do you get up to urinate several times every night?
It is one of the most common signs of an enlarged prostate. A timely assessment helps you choose the treatment with the least discomfort.It is a common sign of an enlarged prostate. Getting it checked early gives you options with less discomfort.
- You get up two or more times at night
- Your stream is weak or stops and starts
- You feel you do not empty completely
How would you like to book?
Mon–Fri 2–6 PM, Sat 8 AM–2 PM
