HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reached a major milestone, performing its 100th Aquablation Therapy surgery using the HYDROS™ Robotic System, a leading AI-powered platform for treating Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate.
As one of the first hospitals in the Northwest to offer this advanced technology, Good Shepherd continues to provide state-of-the-art care for a condition that affects millions of men, particularly those over age 50. BPH can cause significant urinary issues and, if left untreated, may lead to serious health complications like kidney damage or incontinence.
“Aquablation therapy offers effective symptom relief while preserving sexual function and continence,” said Dr. Hari Sawkar, Board-Certified Urologist at Good Shepherd Urology. “Good Shepherd’s a unique place, it offers some of the most advanced care, and some of the most expedient care anywhere. I can name maybe one or two hospitals on the West Coast that have the HYDROS AI-Powered Aquablation Therapy procedure. So, we’re really on the cutting edge here and being able to provide those services to this community is really special.”
Aquablation stands apart from traditional surgery by using real-time ultrasound and robotic-assisted waterjet technology to precisely remove only the problematic tissue. The HYDROS system enhances this process with AI-powered planning, advanced imaging, and a streamlined workflow—improving surgical accuracy and outcomes.
Dr. Sawkar is part of a nine-provider team at Good Shepherd Urology, now accepting new patients at 620 NW 11th St, Suite M-202, in Hermiston, OR. For more information, call 541.667.3825 or visit www.gshealth.org/urology.
