Laser Treatment for BPH (Enlarged Prostate) at Modern Care Clinic

Green Light Laser

Greenlight prostate laser surgery is another solution for patients requiring symptom relief secondary to BPH. It also provides the essential advantage of performing the procedure while the patient is on blood thinners like anti-platelets and anticoagulants. In many cases, stopping such medications puts the patient at significant medical risks. Using this technology eliminates such risks by allowing the surgeon to perform the procedure without stopping those medications.

This type of procedure uses laser light technology to heat up the bloodstream and vaporize the overpopulated cells around the prostate gland. There are many other benefits when using this type of surgery such as minimal bleeding, short recovery period and possible preservation of antegrade ejaculation.

What kind of operations can be performed using Prostate Laser Surgery?

There is now hope for patients suffering from certain medical conditions that require intricate and delicate surgery. The answer lies with Prostate Laser Surgery. This method can be used on a wide range of surgeries. In the field of urology, almost any procedure can be carried using his minimally invasive technique if performed by the adequate experts including: Laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy (removal of an entire kidney or part of the kidney), laparoscopic prolapse correction (for bladder, uterus and rectal prolapse), laparoscopic prostatectomy (removal of prostate), laparoscopic pudendal nerve release (for chronic pelvic pain) and much more.

What are the benefits of Prostate Laser Surgery for patients?

Since this type of operation involves less cutting, patients can benefit from many advantages such as smaller scars, less pain, quicker healing period, lower degrees of internal scarring, and much more. For example, if a patient undergoes open major surgery, the recovery period might take between 4-8 weeks. With laparoscopic surgery, the recovery period is shortened to around 1 week. This is good news for every person in need of such procedures!