Comments on: “Green Light” Laser Surgery Treats BPH

By: robert bechler

robert bechler — Sun, 05 May 2013 01:11:22 +0000

who is recommended as expert in lithium laser procedure in detroit area?

By: George Hatcher

George Hatcher — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:58:11 +0000

Two days ago I had TUVP surgery with the green light laser. I feel compelled to post my experience because so many of the postings I have found on-line have described painful, prolonged recovery. I’m 60 and in otherwise good health but had a severely restricted urethra that months of taking FloMax and AvoDart did not relieve. The morning after my TURV I took the catheter out myself (per my surgeon’s directions) because there was no blood in my urine. A few hours later I urinated, a little painfully, but with a flow like I was 16 again. Now 48 hours after surgery I’m in wonderful shape, pain free and really relieved (no pun intended). I’m taking an antibiotic for a week but I don’t even need an aspirin for the discomfort. I slept 9 hours last night with no leakage and urinated like a teenager in the morning. The TUVP procedure done well is a godsend.

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:09:20 +0000

In reply to Emma Hart. Emma! Thank you for posting! WHERE can you find this new laser? And is it being used on BPH patients? we live in TN. and no GOOD DOCTORS close for this problem!! BUT we can drive! Ha That was so nice of you to post!! Thanking you in advance! Brenda

By: ann

ann — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 03:08:31 +0000

In reply to Steven A. Souza. who was the doctor in Bullhead City Az My husband is looking to have this done

By: Ray Waldsmith

Ray Waldsmith — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:28:40 +0000

In reply to Ray Waldsmith. It is now March 13 and I haven't received an answer to my statement shown above. Please answer. Thank you Ray Waldsmith

By: Emma Hart

Emma Hart — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:08:16 +0000

Not to complicate the issue, but there is now a thulium laser, which is virtually a bloodless procedure. It has advantages over green light. It has a forward-firing laser fibers combined with high water absorption which results in reduced chance of inadvertent tissue damage.

By: Ray Waldsmith

Ray Waldsmith — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:24:26 +0000

In reply to Angie Garcia. I have a lg. prostate and am on a catheter. My surgeon says I have to have the turp operation. He claims it will take 90 min. and I would spend one night in the hospital. I was told that could be numerous side effects. He said the prostate is too lg. to use a laser treatment. This sounds odd since the Mayo Clinic said they do 90% of these operations with a laser.

By: Angie Garcia

Angie Garcia — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:41:39 +0000

My father also has been diagnosed with BPH. His Urologist recommended either “Green Light Laser” or “Plasma Button Vaporization”. As I began to research both procedures both come with some great risks & blogs from patients who had negative results with these procedures. So my question is: Did your Urologist offer both procedures or how did they decide “Green Light” was best for you?

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By: John Steine

John Steine — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 22:18:43 +0000

In reply to Steven A. Souza. I had the prostate laser surgery in 2011 at Mayo and it was perfect with little or no side effects. I could urinate with no pain within a few days. I had some small leakage for about a week but after that not a problem. I think it depends a lot on the expertise of the surgeon as to what the results will be. I live very close to Rochestor, MN so it was very easy for me to go there. I had been self cathing for about two years due to some treatment I had for prostate cancer that enlarged my prostate. It was the best day of my life to get back to normal. I hope you will progress as quickly as possible. I am so glad I chose Mayo to have this done. They are the experts.