GreenLight Laser Revealed
Published on Jan 22, 2017
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Benefits of GreenLight
- Less operative time
- Less bleeding
- Less time for catheter
- Similar results as TURP
- Can be done as outpatient
Photo by Mancha Extraña
Turp vs. GreenLight
There are big differences between the two.
GreenLight Advantages
- There is more bleeding with a Turp
- Turp takes longer to perform
- The prostate tissue is not cut-it is vaporized and does not have to be irrigated out of the bladder
- Can be done as an outpatient
- Minimal need for a catheter
- The same results
Photo by Kat Northern Lights Man
Watch an actual procedure on YouTube by Dr. McHugh
Just Google-McHugh GreenLight Laser YouTube
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The GreenLight can be done in a Surgery Center
The TURP requires a hospitalization.
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Radiofrequency Generator Makes the Steam
A special catheter is then used to place into prostate.
Is the Rezum effect immediate?
No. The opening effect occurs over time.
The Rezum advantage
- Essentially bloodless
- Procedure less than 30 mins
- No effect on sexual function
- Minimally invasive
- Can be done in office
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TURP
- Done in a hospital with overnight stay.
- Best if other methods have failed.
- If you have a catheter in and have been in retention from a larger than normal prostate.
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GreenLight Best If:
- The urine is not bloody
- If there has not been a catheter in for a period of time.
- Small to moderately enlarged prostate
Photo by Sergiu Bacioiu
GreenLight Laser
- Most urologists prefer TURP
- GreenLight requires a new set of skills
- Bleeding is better handled with a TURP
- The urologist has to wear special glasses for GreenLight
Photo by Thundershead
