BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Baton Rouge General is bringing a breakthrough treatment for men’s health to the capital region.

The hospital is the first in Baton Rouge to offer Aquablation therapy with an AI-powered robotic system to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that affects about half of men over the age of 50.

BPH, more commonly known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that can make everyday life more challenging.

“The older you get, often it starts causing some problems day to day with urination, whether it’s waking up at night to go more, having a weak flow, or going too often to the bathroom,” said Dr. Wesley Porta, urologist with Premier Urology at Baton Rouge General.

If left untreated, BPH can lead to more serious complications like p

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