Greenlight Laser Therapy Vs Urolift

Minimally invasive procedures urolift or prostatic urethral lift pul and rezum or water vapor thermal therapy.

Greenlight laser therapy vs urolift.

I live in toronto canada. Green light laser green light procedure another minimally invasive surgical option used with great success by dr. Greenlight therapy for bph. The results for turp and urolift are comparable and the choice you will make depends on the above listed various factors.

Studies have shown that greenlight laser is equivalent to turp with slightly less blood loss after the procedure. Urolift was not comparable to any of the methods described below. This surgery is done under general. Gary bellman on november 25 2018.

However this presentation focuses on three other options. The key differences between these two procedures prove that urolift is a milestone on the path of alternative treatment options for bph. It depends upon the size and shape of their prostate. For similar reasons heating and cooling procedures tumt have fallen out of favor.

20 day post greenlight laser prostate surgery pain with urination greenlight laser for extreme bph. The urolift provides an option which is less invasive still than the greenlight laser taking place as a day case procedure with almost immediate resumption of usual activities. Side effects of treatment. The urolift system provides treatment with minimal risks or side effects.

Bellman to treat bph or enlarged prostate is the green light laser procedure. When it comes to treatment selection between greenlight any other laser or turp i would suggest going with the surgeon s recommendation. Very low risk of retrograde ejaculation. Have i injured myself.

Greenlight laser vs turp. Iv sedation or general anesthesia is not necessary but can be administered to patients with severe anxiety and a history of panic attacks. Prostate surgery using lasers. Smaller prostate 30 40gm the british have always said incision of the prostate tuip is best in this circumstance.

What s right for you. Kerri barnes side effects of turp had sex one week after green light laser surgery for prostate. Three weeks post holep surgery report holep june 27 2018 at ku medical center with dr. And the definitive therapy holmium laser enucleation of the prostate holep.

But the urolift is not suitable for all men. I had an ordinary one for a bit after my second laser prostate surgery and got around ok with it and travelled on public transport and went to the races. Report delete 1 reply.