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50% of men over 50 suffer in silence with BPH.
AI just changed the game.
Griffin Health in Connecticut just launched something remarkable: AI-guided robotic surgery that uses water jets to treat enlarged prostates.
No more choosing between:
• Daily medications with sexual side effects
• Major surgery with long recovery
• Living with constant bathroom trips
The numbers are staggering:
🔹 50-70% of men over 50 have BPH symptoms
🔹 Most rely on medications causing dizziness, low blood pressure, sexual dysfunction
🔹 Traditional surgery (TURP) risks incontinence and sexual problems
Here’s what makes this breakthrough different:
The AquaBeam system uses real-time ultrasound and AI to create a personalized treatment map. Then a robotic waterjet precisely removes excess prostate tissue in minutes.
The result?
✅ Preserves sexual function
✅ Maintains continence
✅ Faster recovery than traditional surgery
✅ Works for all prostate sizes
✅ 5-year data shows durable outcomes
Dr. Johnson Tsui at Griffin calls it “person-centered” care. I call it overdue.
Think about it:
We use AI to recommend movies and predict traffic patterns, but millions of men have been stuck choosing between bad side effects or worse quality of life.
This isn’t just about technology. It’s about dignity.
Men shouldn’t have to plan their days around bathroom locations or sacrifice intimacy for basic urinary function.
The broader implication?
AI-guided precision surgery is moving from experimental to mainstream. If we can revolutionize something as common as BPH treatment, imagine what’s next for conditions affecting millions.
The future of surgery isn’t just robotic, it’s intelligent, personalized, and preserves what matters most to patients.
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Author:
Jonathan Govette is a seasoned healthcare and technology executive with more than two decades of experience building, scaling, and advising digital health companies. He is the Co-Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health, an AI-driven Lung Cancer Screening and Diagnostics company focused on expanding access to early detection for underrepresented populations, particularly patients served by Federally Qualified Health Centers and value-based health plans.
With a background in engineering, product development, and strategic partnerships, Jonathan has founded and led multiple health technology ventures across clinical care delivery, regulated medical software, and AI-enabled diagnostics. His work sits at the intersection of medicine, technology, and health equity, with a consistent focus on translating complex clinical problems into scalable, real-world solutions.
Jonathan has spent much of his professional life dedicated to improving outcomes for marginalized and underserved communities. He has designed and implemented frameworks that align clinical quality, reimbursement, and technology to sustainably advance health equity at scale. This mission is deeply personal and informs his leadership philosophy and long-term vision for healthcare transformation.
In addition to his operating experience, Jonathan is an author and long-time writer in the healthcare domain, with over 20 years of published work covering digital health, medical innovation, and healthcare systems. He is a frequent mentor to early-stage founders and regularly advises startups on product strategy, partnerships, and go-to-market execution in regulated healthcare environments.
Before entering industry full-time, Jonathan nearly pursued a career in medicine with an early path toward cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that continues to shape his clinical perspective and respect for frontline care delivery.
CEO | Oatmeal Health | AI Lung Cancer Startup | Engineer | Writer | Almost Became a Doctor (Cardiac Thoracic Surgeon) | 3x Health Tech Founder | Startup Mentor | Follow to share what I’ve learned along the way.
