Richard M. Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S., C.P.I., Surpasses 375 Rezūm Treatments for BPH, Making Him One of Top Rezūm Physicians in U.S.

OWINGS MILLS, Md., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Richard M. Levin, M.D., F.A.C.S., C.P.I., of Chesapeake Urology, recently surpassed 375 Rezūm Water Vapor Therapy procedures for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), making him one of the top Rezūm physicians in the nation. This is an important milestone as Dr. Levin continues to pioneer this innovative, minimally invasive technology that provides men with BPH, also knowns as enlarged prostate, an alternative and effective treatment without the unwanted side effects of medication.

The first urologist in the Mid-Atlantic region to perform the procedure, Dr. Levin was designated a Rezūm Center of Excellence in January 2020, the first in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region to achieve this recognition.  He has now performed more Rezūm cases than nearly any physician on the East Coast, and in the country. Dr. Levin was instrumental in bringing this technology to market, playing a leading role in the evaluation of the treatment as part of the Rezūm II clinical study. The FDA approved the Rezūm System as a treatment for BPH in September 2015.

About The Rezūm System

The Rezūm System is based on the Convective Water Vapor Energy (WAVE™) technology platform to treat a variety of endourological conditions beginning with BPH. Rezūm is a safe and effective office-based treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to create sterile water vapor, or steam, to convectively deliver targeted, precise thermal energy treatments in a simple procedure with minimal discomfort and provides improvements in urine flow and quality of life. The thermal energy in water vapor reduces and removes obstructive tissue surrounding the prostate. 

The minimally invasive Rezūm procedure provides men with another treatment alternative that minimizes certain unwanted side effects sometimes experienced with medications or other more invasive procedures including erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.

More information about The Rezūm System - https://www.chesapeakeurology.com/specialties/bph-enlarged-prostate/minimally-invasive-treatments-for-bph/the-rezum-system/

Research Into Applications of Water Vapor Therapy Moves Forward

In addition to utilizing the Rezūm System in practice for the treatment of BPH, Dr. Levin is now participating in a new clinical study evaluating water vapor therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. In July 2020, Dr. Levin enrolled the first patient in Francis Medical, Inc.'s VAPOR 1 clinical study. VAPOR 1 is an early feasibility study assessing the safety and efficacy of Francis Medical's minimally invasive water vapor ablation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer.

"I am honored to have been chosen to participate in the VAPOR 1 trial for evaluating the use of water vapor to ablate cancerous prostate tissue. The use of water vapor ablation therapy has already been proven to be very efficacious with minimal side effects in treating BPH," said Dr. Levin.

Dr. Richard Levin is available for interviews to discuss the advantages of The Rezūm System as a minimally invasive treatment alternative for men living with BPH/enlarged prostate. To schedule an interview please contact:

Patricia Schnably, Sr. Vice President, Marketing & Communications
United Urology Group
25 Crossroads Drive, Suite 306, Owings Mills, MD 21117
443-738-8107 ● [email protected]

About Chesapeake Urology

Chesapeake Urology, an affiliate of United Urology Group, is a fully-integrated urology practice providing a comprehensive array of urologic services to its patients. The Company operates 24 medical offices and 17 AAAHC-certified ambulatory surgery centers in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Harford, Howard, Carroll, Montgomery, Prince George's, Wicomico, Worchester counties in Maryland, Baltimore City, and Sussex County, Delaware, and has a staff of more than 900  including 90 physicians, 84 who are urologists. Chesapeake Urology has been named one of the top places to work in healthcare nationally by Modern Healthcare magazine and Becker's ASC Review, and locally by the Baltimore Sun, Baltimore magazine and the Baltimore Business Journal.  For additional information, please visit ChesapeakeUrology.com.

About United Urology Group

United Urology Group is a national management services organization whose member groups of urology practices include: Arizona Urology Specialists with locations across the greater Phoenix area; Chesapeake Urology, with offices located throughout Maryland and Delaware; Tennessee Urology, based in Knoxville, TN; and Colorado Urology, located in the greater Denver, Boulder and Front Range areas.  United Urology Group members' collective staff today number more than 1,400 employees, including 150 physicians.  United Urology's vision is to support the creation of a national network of urology affiliates, which will enable urologists to better meet the needs of their patients and provide the highest level of urological care.

SOURCE Chesapeake Urology