Greenlight Laser Prostatectomy Video

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Greenlight laser prostatectomy video.

2 it has been. The greenlight laser can deliver up to 180watts directly to the prostate tissue which results in rapid tissue vaporisation. This laser appears green in colour so this surgery. Greenlight laser prostatectomy is a minimally invasive highly effective treatment for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia bph or enlarged prostate.

The following educational video on greenlight laser prostatectomy is produced by assoc prof kevin c. Zorn one of the world s leading prostate surgeons from centre hopitalier de l universite de montreal chum in canada. Greenlight laser prostatectomy and turp treat the same condition bph. 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. Advanced urology institute oxford office. Green light laser therapy what are the benefits dr evan fynes duration. Greenlight laser prostatectomy uses a patented greenlight diode pumped solid state laser.

This video contains scenes from an actual operation. John mchugh of northeast georgia urological associates performs the greenlight laser prostatectomy for prostate enlargement. 1 its 532nm wavelength vaporizes prostate tissue without charring and limits penetration leaving a thin rim of coagulated tissue that aids in hemostasis. It is a minimally invasive procedure which utilizes a 532nm wavelength laser to remove excess prostate tissue blocking the urethra by vaporization.

As the prostate gland enlarges it squeezes the. However there are numerous differences between the therapies. Although it is a benign not cancerous condition that becomes more common as men age bph can be distressing.