Ryan F. Paterson
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About
Dr. Ryan F. Paterson is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing surgical treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), particularly for patients with large prostates where traditional options are limited. His most impactful contributions stem from the landmark WATER and WATER II clinical trials, which established Aquablation—a robotically guided, heat-free waterjet therapy—as a safe and effective alternative to open prostatectomy for prostates ranging from 30 to 150 cc. His 2019 paper reporting 1-year results in large prostates (80–150 cc) has been cited 63 times, and his subsequent 2-year follow-up (24 citations) confirmed durable outcomes. Beyond procedural innovation, Dr. Paterson has pioneered patient-centered care by developing and validating an online patient decision aid for BPH surgery, published in 2020 and 2021 (32 combined citations), helping patients navigate the growing array of treatment choices. His work has directly expanded surgical options for men with enlarged prostates, reducing morbidity while maintaining efficacy, and his research continues to shape clinical guidelines and shared decision-making in urology.
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- 4Aquablation among novice users in Canada: A WATER II subpopulation analysis17 citations · 2018
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