St. Johns man one of first to be treated for prostate condition via new technology
St. Johns man one of first to be treated for prostate condition via new technology
Publish Date: 2026-06-06 11:50:00
Source Domain: www.news4jax.com
ST. JOHNS, Fla. – A St. Johns man is among one of the first to be treated for an enlarged prostate in a new way at Ascension St. Vincent’s St. Johns County Hospital.
A new technology being used to deal with a common health some men face.
Patrick Hyland served in the Navy for 22 years, including becoming a commander and flying Lockheed P-3 Orion at NASJAX. He also loves to exercise. (Photo Courtesy: Patrick Hyland)
Patrick Hyland served in the Navy for 22 years, including becoming a commander and flying Lockheed P-3 Orion at NASJAX. He also loves to exercise.
Patrick Hyland served in the Navy for 22 years, including becoming a commander and flying Lockheed P-3 Orion at NASJAX. He also loves to exercise. (Photo Courtesy: Patrick Hyland)
A little more than six months ago, Hyland was diagnosed with BPH, which is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate.
“Getting up about four or five times a night [to use the bathroom] and not sleeping too well,” Hyland says of the symptoms he experienced for at least a year. “That was what was really concerning to me. What’s the problem here? Is it a big issue? Are we talking about something that is pretty scary?”
Hyland says going through the procedure after about a year of symptoms was well worth it. He is back to doing things he loves like exercising every day. His quality of life is restored. (WJXT)
According to Mayo Clinic, BPH affects 50% of men in their 50s, 60% in their 60s and 70 to 80% in their 80s.
Common symptoms include using the bathroom frequently and urgently, having a weak urinary stream or a strain. The condition can lead to men not urinating at all.
A new technology called HYDROS Robotic system is being used to treat BPH in a non-invasive way through a procedure in a called Aquablation. It’s what Hyland just experienced.
A new technology called HYDROS Robotic system is being used to treat BPH in a non-invasive way through a procedure in a called Aquablation. It’s what Hyland just experienced.…
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