Green Light Laser Prostatectomy

Frequent urgent need to urinate.

Green light laser prostatectomy.

The greenlight laser provides many advantages over traditional prostate surgery particularly in regards to patient safety. The green light laser beam is used to vaporize the obstructing inner part of the prostate gland itself that is causing the urinary symptoms that are reducing the quality of life of the patient. The green light laser is a surgical prostate removal tool used by the urologists here at the miami urology center. Greenlight laser treatment is a therapy that evaporates prostatic tissue which is blocking the outlet of the bladder.

Greenlight laser prostatectomy or photo selective vaporisation of the prostate pvp is a relatively new procedure for the treatment of urinary blockage caused by non cancerous enlargement of the prostate otherwise known as benign prostatic hyperplasia. Increased frequency of urination at night. The greenlight laser prostatectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a laser fibre which delivers high power laser energy to vaporize the prostate tissue and at the same time sealing any superficial blood vessels on the prostate to stop any significant bleeding. Patients can have a regular diet after greenlight laser of the prostate.

Patients experience relief of urinary symptoms almost instantly with urine flow it typically restored soon after the procedure however urinary frequency and urgency may take up to 12 weeks to resolve. You also may engage in regular nonstrenuous activities such as walking. Laser surgery is also used to break up kidney stones that are stuck in the kidney ureters or bladder that laser is called a holmium laser. Green light laser surgery for prostate is one of the newest minimally invasive treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

During the procedure which is also known as photoselective vaporization of the prostate pvp the patient is sedated. For patients who undergo greenlight laser prostatectomy at new york urology specialists you may drink alcohol socially within reason once you re not taking medications. Greenlight laser prostatectomy is a new technology for the surgical treatment of bph. Because of its haemostatic properties greenlight laser prostatectomy.

Stopping and starting again while urinating. The greenlight laser is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia bph commonly known as enlargement of the prostate. After greenlight laser prostatectomy the cavity left in the prostate will take between 8 to 12 weeks to heal completely and the full benefits of the procedure appreciated.