Aquablation (also known as Aquablations): A minimally invasive water ablation procedure used for treating BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA. During this procedure, a robotically controlled water jet is used to remove excess prostate tissue.

NIH MeSH · D000098944Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Aquablation

Also known asAquablations

Definition

A minimally invasive water ablation procedure used for treating BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA. During this procedure, a robotically controlled water jet is used to remove excess prostate tissue.

MeSH classification

  • E04.014.085
  • E04.950.774.860.625.375

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Common questions about Aquablation

What does Aquablation mean in medicine?
A minimally invasive water ablation procedure used for treating BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERPLASIA. During this procedure, a robotically controlled water jet is used to remove excess prostate tissue. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Aquablation known by any other names?
Yes. Aquablation is also referred to as Aquablations in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Aquablation sit in the medical classification?
Aquablation falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E04.014.085, E04.950.774.860.625.375). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000098944) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗