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Howard Davis
Florida

  • Age 55
  • One month post GreenLight™ PVP
  • Married (Sara)
  • Profession: Retired/Engineer
  • Interests: Fishing and Golf
  • Prior Therapy: None

Pre Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 24 (Severe)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 5 (Unhappy)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 8 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Maximum Intravesical Voiding Pressure: 70 cm H20 Normal ( 40-50 cm H2O)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 148 mL Normal (30-50 mL)
  • Serum Creatinine: 1.1 mg/dL Normal (0.7-1.3 mg/dL)
  • PSA: 4.19 ng/mL Normal (0.0-2.5 ng/mL)
  • Prostate Volume: 87 cc Normal (15-20 cc)
  • Prostate Biopsy: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia; No evidence of malignancy

Post Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 3 (Mild)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 1 (Pleased)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 22 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 10 mL Normal (30-50 mL)

"My prostate procedure with the GreenLight™ laser was remarkable. Absolutely no pain. I went home from the ambulatory surgery center shortly after the procedure and I was able to resume regular activity in two weeks."

"I would not have any other treatment. I couldn't have had a better experience."

Alexander Simpson, M.D.
South Carolina

  • Age 62
  • Three months post GreenLight™ PVP
  • Married (Jane)
  • Profession: Physician
  • Interests: Photography and Classical Music
  • Prior Therapy: None

Pre Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 29 (Severe)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 5 (Unhappy)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 10 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Maximum Intravesical Voiding Pressure: 84 cm H20 Normal ( 40-50 cm H2O)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 102 mL Normal (30-50 mL)
  • Serum Creatinine: 1.0 mg/dL Normal (0.7-1.3 mg/dL)
  • PSA: 1.12 ng/mL Normal (0.0-2.5 ng/mL)
  • Prostate Volume: 87 cc Normal (15-20 cc)

Post Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 5 (Mild)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 1 (Pleased)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 27 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 0 mL Normal (30-50 mL)

"Being a physician myself, and after a great deal of thought and research, I chose the GreenLight™ PVP because it combines the effectiveness of the TURP with the safety and comfort of a minimally invasive therapy."

"After my procedure, I have had very little discomfort and have experienced minimal alteration in my lifestyle. I am back at work and functioning normally."

"I would highly recommend this to any patient considering BPH treatment."

Ralph Black
Florida

  • Age 76
  • Ten months post GreenLight™ PVP
  • Married (Wanda)
  • Profession: Retired/Pharmacy
  • Interests: Gardening, Fishing and Golf
  • Prior Therapy: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Pre Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 32 (Severe)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 5 (Terrible)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 10 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Maximum Intravesical Voiding Pressure: 61 cm H20 Normal ( 40-50 cm H2O)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 95 mL Normal (30-50 mL)
  • Serum Creatinine: 0.9 mg/dL Normal (0.7-1.3 mg/dL)
  • PSA: 2.16 ng/mL Normal (0.0-2.5 ng/mL)
  • Prostate Volume: 57 cc Normal (15-20 cc)

Post Procedure Parameters

  • AUA Symptom Score (AUASS): 4 (Mild)
  • Quality of Life (QOL): 0 (Delighted)
  • Maximum Urinary Flow Rate (Qmax): 21 mL/sec Normal (20-25 mL/sec)
  • Post Void Residual Urine (PVR): 28 mL Normal (30-50 mL)

"I'm amazed that my laser procedure went so well."

"I had a traditional transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) 10 years ago and had to stay in the hospital for four days. I had to be on heavy pain meds and stayed at home for 6 weeks recuperating. After my GreenLight™ PVP, I was able to walk around a few hours after my procedure. I had minimal discomfort and a catheter was not required. Overall, my recovery went extremely well. I would recommend this to anybody."

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