Midland Health Introduces Aquablation Therapy for BPH
The heat-free, robotic-assisted waterjet treatment targets benign prostatic hyperplasia, a common condition affecting older men.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Men’s Health
Midland Health now offers Aquablation therapy, an ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted waterjet treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Midland Health is the only facility in the Midland/Odessa area providing the procedure.
Why it matters
BPH affects one out of every two males between the ages of 51 and 60 and can cause frequent urination, weak urine streams and, if untreated, permanent bladder or kidney damage. The new option gives patients in the Midland area and the broader Permian Basin access to a treatment that preserves erectile, ejaculatory and continence function.
The figures cited are that one out of every two males aged 51 to 60 is affected by BPH and that 99% of men with the condition report a negative effect on quality of life. Clinical outcome data and patient volumes for Aquablation at Midland Health were not provided.
The players
Midland Health
Midland Health is a healthcare provider in Midland, Texas, serving the Permian Basin region.
The details
Aquablation uses real-time ultrasound imaging to give the surgeon a multi-dimensional view of the prostate, and the surgeon specifies which areas to remove. Robotic-assisted execution then removes prostate tissue in a precise, targeted and controlled fashion without using heat.
Men's Health Landscape
Aquablation therapy is a heat-free, robotic-assisted waterjet treatment that differs from thermal ablation methods used for prostate tissue removal. Its arrival at Midland Health extends access to this specific procedure to the Permian Basin.
Men with urinary symptoms such as frequent nighttime urination or a weak stream can now ask Midland Health about Aquablation as a treatment option. The procedure is designed to preserve erectile, ejaculatory and continence function.
The takeaway
Men experiencing persistent urinary changes after middle age should discuss their symptoms with a physician, since untreated BPH can cause lasting bladder or kidney damage. Newer procedures may offer treatment options that aim to protect sexual and bladder function.
Further reading
Explore more on the Men's Health section for related coverage of conditions affecting men.
More information
Learn more about the procedure on the Aquablation therapy product information page.
