COLUMBIA, Tenn. — Maury Regional Medical Center (MRMC) is excited to announce the arrival of the HYDROS™ Robotic System, a cutting-edge technology designed to raise the bar for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostates. MRMC is the first hospital in Tennessee to offer this technology, with the first HYDROS Robotic System procedure performed on Feb. 27 by urologist Anthony D. Khim, MD, and additional procedures scheduled in March by urologists Justin K. Kropf, MD, and John W. Coursey, MD.
BPH is a non-cancerous condition that occurs when the prostate gland enlarges due to an overgrowth of cells. Most commonly found in men ages 50 and older, the symptoms generally involve urinary problems, such as difficulty urinating, leaking or incontinence, inability to empty bladder and frequently waking up at night to urinate.
“At Maury Regional Health, we are committed to offering innovative medical technologies that expand treatment options for our patients,” said CEO Martin Chaney, MD. “The HYDROS Robotic System provides a new approach for addressing enlarged prostate symptoms, helping men regain confidence and improve their overall well-being.”
Urologists at MRMC will use the system’s AI-powered surgical planning and robotic precision to enhance procedural accuracy. Unlike conventional treatments, Aquablation® therapy does not use heat-based methods, which can cause damage to surrounding tissues. Aquablation therapy is the only real-time, ultrasound-guided, robotic-assisted, heat free waterjet for the treatment of BPH. It’s a resective procedure, which means that the prostate tissue causing symptoms is surgically removed. No incision is made in the abdomen, as the prostate is reached through the urethra. Additional benefits of Aquablation therapy include: 1-5
- Minimally invasive
- Preserves sexual function
- Improves urinary flow
- Lowers the risk of side effects
- Results in fewer retreatments.
“I’m thrilled to have the HYDROS Robotic System on hand,” said urologist Anthony D. Khim, MD. “This technology expands what we can achieve in the operating room and gives us unprecedented control, allowing us to perform surgeries safely and efficiently. Patients will have a better overall experience.”
The launch of this technology places MRMC among a select group of facilities offering this advanced system, reinforcing its position as a leader in surgical care across the region.
MRMC is the only hospital in Tennessee to receive the excellence in patient safety and outstanding patient experience awards from Healthgrades® in 2024. Maury Regional Health also has invested in four da Vinci robotic surgical systems, which enhances surgical vision, precision, dexterity and control, in addition to a newly renovated hybrid vascular operating room, an investment of $2.5M which combines advanced imaging and surgical capabilities in one place.
MRMC offers 16 surgical suites, on-site pathology capabilities, an endovascular lab and a digital imaging system that enables physicians to view diagnostic images such as MRIs during the surgical procedure. Maury Regional Health is also adding four operating rooms and two procedural rooms to the Pavilion on the campus of Maury Regional Medical Center to perform orthopedic surgeries, complementing the existing outpatient surgery center on the third floor of the building. More than 50 physicians on the medical staff perform surgical procedures and all the anesthesiologists on our medical staff are board-certified.
Learn more at MauryRegional.com/Surgery.
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