Rome Health is expanding its robotic surgery program to provide men with a new minimally invasive option to treat an enlarged prostate while preserving sexual function and continence.
AMP Urology specialists will perform Aquablation® therapy at Rome Health using the new
HYDROS™ Robotic System to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as
an enlarged prostate.
Five specialists from AMP Urology — Jeffrey J. Sekula, M.D., Daniel R. Welchons, M.D., Anuj
K. Chopra, M.D., Ronald I. Kaye, M.D. and Po N. Lam, M.D. — will perform the procedure at
Rome Health using the advanced, AI-powered robotic system.
The timing of the announcement coincides with Men’s Health Month, underscoring the
importance of prostate health. Men experiencing urinary symptoms are encouraged to talk with their healthcare provider and seek timely evaluation.
BPH is a common condition that affects millions of men as they age, making it difficult to urinate and fully empty the bladder. Symptoms can include urgency, increased frequency and waking multiple times at night to urinate. If left untreated, BPH can lead to permanent bladder or kidney damage, bladder stones or incontinence.
“Aquablation therapy gives men a solution that relieves symptoms without the difficult trade-offs often associated with traditional surgery,” said Dr. Jeffrey Sekula. “Men can get back to their daily routines — and maintain sexual function and continence.”
Aquablation therapy is the only treatment that uses real-time ultrasound imaging with a robotic-controlled waterjet to precisely remove prostate tissue while preserving structures that control sexual function and urinary continence. It provides significant, long-lasting relief for men with prostates of nearly any size or shape.
The next-generation HYDROS Robotic System builds on more than 50,000 Aquablation
procedures worldwide. Its FirstAssist AI™ technology helps the surgical team plan and execute
a personalized treatment with greater accuracy and consistency — designed to improve
outcomes and the overall patient experience.
“Far too many men struggle in silence with BPH symptoms when help is available,” said Dr.
Daniel Welchons.
Rome Health’s robotics expansion is supported by its recent opening of a state-of-the-art
surgical center, advancing the organization’s commitment to bringing leading-edge care close to home.
“We are continuing to build a comprehensive robotics program that enhances patient outcomes and improves access to advanced surgical procedures,” said Rome Health Chief Medical Officer Cristian Andrade. “Introducing the HYDROS Robotic System is another step forward in ensuring our community can receive the very best care right here in Rome.”
Aquablation therapy is backed by five-year clinical data showing strong, durable results in
relieving symptoms while preserving sexual function and continence.
Men experiencing urinary symptoms or concerns about prostate enlargement can schedule a
consultation with one of the AMP urologists at the New Hartford office by calling 315.724.1012 or learn more by visiting romehealth.org/aquablation-therapy.