The New Standard for Management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) results in appreciable voiding symptom relief and has long been recognized as the reference standard by which all other benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatments are measured. TURP is a surgical procedure performed through the urethra to remove obstructing prostate tissue. Despite its efficacy, a TURP can be associated with significant morbidity and can impact the quality of life. Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) represents a major advance in the treatment of BPH by offering men a less-invasive alternative to traditional surgery.

GreenLight™ PVP Laser Procedure

Photoselective vaporization of the prostate is a revolutionary technique for treating symptomatic BPH. The procedure is performed using the GreenLight™ laser and noncontact fiber optic delivery system. A thin side-firing fiber is inserted into the urethra through a cystoscope and high power laser energy is delivered to the obstructing prostate causing the tissue to vaporize. Natural urine flow is immediately restored and urinary symptoms are relieved. Most patients return home a few short hours after the treatment and can return to normal, non-strenuous activities within a few days.

 GreenLight™ Laser System

The GreenLight™ laser system uses proprietary pulsing technology called Star Pulse™ to create high energy pulses of 532 nanometer ("green") light. This green light is selectively and highly absorbed by the hemoglobin of vascular prostate tissue which results in quick vaporization while causing hemostasis in a very shallow (1-2 millimeters) zone of coagulation. Obstructing prostate tissue is completely removed while minimizing bleeding, morbidity and adverse side-effects. Symptoms are immediately relieved and urine flow is restored.

The GreenLight™ laser system used to perform photoselective vaporization of the prostate provides a definitive treatment solution that delivers the objective outcomes of conventional TURP with the lowest rate of adverse events of any intervention for BPH. Dramatic urine flow improvement, rapid symptom relief, minimal side-effects, preservation of sexual function and long lasting durability are the hallmarks of this breakthrough treatment and the reason photoselective vaporization of the prostate using the GreenLight™ laser system is quickly becoming the new standard of care for BPH.

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