Procedures and treatments

Rezum Therapy

Steam treatment option for selected patients with prostate enlargement symptoms.

Looking for private Rezum therapy in Birmingham? This procedure overview supports the main patient treatment page. For appointment information, suitability and related Birmingham care pathways, visit the main Rezum therapy page.

Rezum for enlarged prostate

Rezum is a minimally invasive water vapour treatment option for selected men with benign prostate enlargement. Suitability depends on symptoms, prostate assessment, anatomy and patient priorities.

Symptoms

BPH assessment

Weak flow, frequency, urgency and night-time urination are reviewed.

Suitability

Treatment choice

Rezum is compared with medication and other procedures where relevant.

Recovery

Aftercare

Expected catheter use, symptom changes and follow-up are discussed.

What this pathway may involve

Assessment of urinary symptoms
Review of prostate size and flow where appropriate
Discussion of BPH treatment options
Recovery and expected symptom improvement

How Mr Shahzad approaches this treatment

The consultation focuses on matching the treatment to the patient rather than assuming one prostate procedure is right for everyone.

Read the dedicated Rezum Therapy page

Consultation and treatment planning

Assessment: symptoms, history and previous investigations are reviewed.
Investigation: scans, tests or cystoscopy may be arranged where clinically appropriate.
Decision: options are discussed clearly, including benefits, risks, alternatives and recovery.
Aftercare: follow-up is planned around the procedure and the patient’s individual circumstances.

Private appointments

Discuss suitability with Mr Shahzad

Treatment recommendations are made only after careful specialist assessment and discussion. Self-pay patients do not need a GP referral.

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Birmingham Advanced Urology
Private consultant urology care in Birmingham, Worcestershire and the West Midlands.

Mr Syed Ali Shahzad
Consultant Urological and Robotic Surgeon
GMC: 6071731

Appointments and enquiries
Yasmin Khan, Secretary
Yasmin.Khan@hcaconsultant.co.uk
+44 7866 009874
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The information on this website is for general information only and should not replace medical advice from a qualified clinician. If you are experiencing severe pain, heavy bleeding, inability to pass urine, fever with urinary symptoms or symptoms requiring urgent attention, seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, A&E or emergency services depending on severity.