Greenlight Laser Prostatectomy Video

It is a minimally invasive procedure which utilizes a 532nm wavelength laser to remove excess prostate tissue blocking the urethra by vaporization.

Greenlight laser prostatectomy video.

However there are numerous differences between the therapies. This laser appears green in colour so this surgery. This video contains scenes from an actual operation. Information on patient experiences of greenlight laser prostatectomy.

Built on the greenlight hps system the greenlight xps system increases the power and area of the laser beam by 50 providing a wider tissue vaporization effect without sacrificing depth of vaporization or coagulation. The following educational video on greenlight laser prostatectomy is produced by assoc prof kevin c. As the prostate gland enlarges it squeezes the. John mchugh of northeast georgia urological associates performs the greenlight laser prostatectomy for prostate enlargement.

Learn more about greenlight laser prostatectomy in this video. P green light laser prostatectomy is a safe effective and efficient treatment to ease the urinary symptoms in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia bph enlargement of the prostate gland. Holmium laser prostatectomy to 55 cc prostate non edited video duration. Although it is a benign not cancerous condition that becomes more common as men age bph can be distressing.

Advanced urology institute oxford office. 1 its 532nm wavelength vaporizes prostate tissue without charring and limits penetration leaving a thin rim of coagulated tissue that aids in hemostasis. 2 it has been. Zorn one of the world s leading prostate surgeons from centre hopitalier de l universite de montreal chum in canada.

Greenlight xps 180w prostate laser treatment of male bph benign prostatic hyperplasia. Greenlight laser prostatectomy and turp treat the same condition bph. Greenlight laser prostatectomy uses a patented greenlight diode pumped solid state laser.