Man talking to doctor

Clinical Studies on BPH

It’s very helpful for men to understand the ins and outs of medications, surgical procedures and minimally invasive therapies through clinical studies. Learn through the lens of healthcare providers.

All BPH Articles / Clinical Studies


Dr. Neal Shore

The Science of Steam: Treating BPH Safely, Efficiently and Effectively

Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy treats BPH using water vapor, or steam, to ablate excess prostate tissue and alleviate symptoms. Medical Director and Urologist Neal D. Shore, MD, FACS, explains how it works and what makes Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy a preferred treatment.

Learn about steam treatment for BPH
Physician holding Rezum device

BPH Patients Experience Best-in-Class Symptom Relief with Rezūm Therapy, Latest Study Shows

Recently, a clinical trial looked at how long Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy results last in BPH patients out to five years. The trial showed that Rezūm Therapy significantly relieved their symptoms for five years for the majority of patients. The trial also showed that Rezūm Therapy improved patients’ general quality of life.

Learn about the trial results

Do you have BPH?

Take our BPH quiz to gain insight into the severity of your symptoms and help kick-start the conversation about BPH with a doctor.

I Want to Learn More

Sign up to receive information and learn how Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy helps patients with their BPH.

Find a Doctor

Use our Doctor Finder to get in direct contact with urologists who specialize in using Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy to treat BPH. 

All treatments have inherent and associated risks. The Rezūm System is intended to relieve symptoms, obstructions, and reduce prostate tissue associated with BPH. It is indicated for men ≥ 50 years of age with a prostate volume 30cm3 ≤ 80cm3. The Rezūm System is also indicated for treatment of prostate with hyperplasia of the central zone and/or a median lobe. Potential risks include but are not limited to painful urination (dysuria), blood in the urine (hematuria), blood in the semen (hematospermia), decrease in ejaculatory volume, suspected urinary tract infection (UTI), and urinary frequency, retention or urgency. You should talk with your doctor about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment option.
Caution: U.S. Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
Content on this web page is for Informational Purposes only and does not constitute medical advice and should not be used for medical diagnoses. Boston Scientific strongly recommends that you consult with your physician on all matters pertaining to your health or to address any clinical/medical questions.
All images are the property of Boston Scientific. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Rezum.com is a website sponsored by Boston Scientific.