Minimally invasive BPH treatment
Rezūm Water-Vapor Therapy for an Enlarged Prostate
A simple, in-office steam treatment that relieves enlarged-prostate symptoms — often ending the need for daily medication.
Quick answer
Rezūm therapy treats an enlarged prostate (BPH) by injecting targeted water vapor (steam) into excess prostate tissue, which the body then reabsorbs. It is performed in-office, preserves sexual function for most men, and many patients stop their BPH medications afterward. Lief Urology is a Rezūm Center of Excellence.
| Treats | Enlarged prostate (BPH) — weak stream, frequency, urgency, night-time urination |
|---|---|
| How | Targeted water-vapor (steam) energy; in-office / outpatient |
| Anesthesia | Local / light sedation |
| Downtime | Most men resume normal activity within days |
| Good candidate | Men with bothersome BPH symptoms who want to reduce or stop medication |
| At Lief Urology | Center of Excellence for Rezūm |
What is Rezūm therapy?
Rezūm is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — an enlarged prostate that squeezes the urethra and disrupts urination. Using the natural energy stored in water vapor, Dr. Lief delivers a few seconds of steam into the overgrown prostate tissue. Over the following weeks the body absorbs that treated tissue, the prostate shrinks, and urinary flow improves.
Why men choose Rezūm
- Often medication-free. Many patients stop their daily BPH pills (such as tamsulosin and finasteride) after treatment.
- Preserves sexual function for most men, unlike some traditional surgeries.
- In-office and minimally invasive — no major incisions, quick recovery.
- Lasting relief from frequency, urgency, weak stream, and waking at night to urinate.
What to expect
Rezūm is performed in our Coral Springs office under local anesthesia or light sedation and usually takes only a few minutes. You may use a temporary catheter for several days while the area heals. Symptom relief typically builds over a few weeks as the body reabsorbs the treated tissue. Dr. Lief — a Center of Excellence for Rezūm — will review whether Rezūm is the right fit during your consultation.
Learn more about BPH from the Urology Care Foundation.
· Information only — not a substitute for a medical consultation.
Patient story
After much research I chose to have the Rezūm procedure with Dr. Lief because he is a Center of Excellence for Rezūm, and is highly experienced. Today is eight weeks since the procedure and I am on no medications and doing much better.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rezūm covered by insurance?
Rezūm is FDA-cleared and is covered by Medicare and many insurance plans for appropriate BPH patients. Our team will verify your benefits before treatment — call 954.755.3801.
Will Rezūm affect my sexual function?
Rezūm is designed to preserve erectile and ejaculatory function for most men, which is a key advantage over some traditional prostate surgeries. Dr. Lief will discuss your individual situation.
How soon will I feel better?
Most men notice improvement within a few weeks as the body reabsorbs the treated prostate tissue, with continued improvement over about three months.
Can I stop my prostate medications?
Many Rezūm patients are able to reduce or stop their daily BPH medications. Dr. Lief will guide any changes to your prescriptions.
Ask if Rezūm is right for you.
Schedule a consultation with a Rezūm Center of Excellence. Find out whether a few minutes of treatment could free you from nightly bathroom trips and daily pills.