Dr. Robert Cowles III has led many of the significant advances in urology at Putnam General Hospital (PGH) by applying Aquablation robotic prostate surgery and the Optilume Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) catheter treatment.
Cowles has been doing Aquablation therapy for more than five years and was the first to begin these treatments in the United States at Putnam Hospital, where patients seek treatment nationwide and internationally.
Aquablation therapy is the only ultrasound-guided, robotics-assisted waterjet treatment for BPH across all shapes and sizes of prostates. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses a waterjet to remove excess prostate tissue and treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is also the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic assistant heat-free waterjet for the treatment of BPH, representing a newer alternative to traditional surgical treatments like transurethral resection of the prostate.
For men with BPH seeking a regular, uncompromised life, Aquablation therapy offers a minimally invasive, effective solution for lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH. Using robotic precision, Aquablation therapy delivers lasting results with a low risk of complications. It is also a safe and effective treatment for patients suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms and to resect prostate tissue.
The Optilume procedure involves a medication-coated balloon that integrates specialized drug delivery technology and balloon dilation techniques. The treatment opens the urethra to slow or stop the regrowth of strictures and helps reduce BPH symptoms. No cutting, heating, burning, lasering, steaming, or implantation is involved.
Studies have shown the Optilume system to be safe and effective while providing immediate relief with no impact on sexual function. Patients typically enjoy a fast recovery from an outpatient procedure to improve their quality of life immediately.
Both Aquablation and Optilume procedures cause no pain, prevent scarring, and allow a resumption of normal activity immediately. The success rate is significantly higher than that of all previous treatments.
The Cowles Clinic in Greensboro (1000 Cowles Clinic Way) is the largest and most advanced multi-specialty medical campus in the Lake Oconee region. It offers a broad range of specialties focused on complete health evaluation, early detection, prevention, and treatment of disease for all ages.
After relocating from Atlanta to Lake Country in 2002, Cowles established his clinic in 2004 with a vision to meet the healthcare needs of the growing Greene and Putnam counties region. For more information, contact Putnam General Hospital at 706-485-2711 or The Cowles Clinic at 706- 454-0100.