Urologists at Boulder Medical Center in Boulder and Louisville, Colorado, are helping to lead the way in prostate cancer research by participating in a national clinical trial exploring a less invasive treatment option. Dr. Stephen Siegel and Dr. Tomy Perez, board-certified urologists serving patients across Boulder County, are among a select group of physicians taking part in the WATER IV PCa clinical trial.
This first-of-its-kind study compares Aquablation® therapy—a robotically controlled, minimally invasive waterjet procedure—to traditional radical prostatectomy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. Boulder Medical Center (BMC) is one of just 26 locations in the United States participating in this groundbreaking trial.
“Men often try to avoid surgery for prostate cancer due to the concerning side effects of urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction,” said Dr. Siegel. “This method shows only a 0.1% risk of urinary incontinence and a 0% risk of erectile dysfunction.”
Prostate cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in men. According to the American Cancer Society, about one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and there are more than 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in the U.S. each year, resulting in about 35,250 deaths.
“The results of this study could be life-changing for men diagnosed with prostate cancer,” said Dr. Perez.
Who Is Eligible?
Biological males with grade group 1-3 localized prostate cancer may be candidates for the study.
Serving Boulder County and Beyond
With clinics in Boulder and Louisville, Colorado, BMC Urology offers expert care close to home for patients throughout Boulder County and surrounding communities. The department provides diagnosis, treatment, and surgical options for a range of urologic conditions, including prostate, bladder, and kidney health.
Learn More or Participate
- Men interested in participating in the study can:
- Request a referral from their primary care provider
- Contact BMC Urology directly at 303-440-3093 for an appointment
- Visit the BMC Urology webpage — Get to know our providers and their services