What is a PVP procedure?

What is a PVP procedure?

Prostate gland Laser PVP surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate. The procedure uses a laser to perform photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP).

What are the side effects of GreenLight laser surgery?

The GreenLight Laser System is intended for the removal of soft tissue, including vaporization of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Potential risks include irritative symptoms, bleeding, retrograde ejaculation and urinary tract infection.

How is laser TURP done?

A narrow fiber-optic scope is inserted through the tip of your penis into the urethra. The laser inserted through the scope is used to vaporize or cut out the prostate tissue blocking urine flow. Depending on the procedure, your doctor might also use instruments to remove cut pieces of prostate tissue from the bladder.

How long does green light laser surgery take?

The amount of time the surgery takes depends on the size of the prostate and the amount of tissue that is needed to be resected. On average, this takes about 60-90 minutes.

What is PVP green light laser?

GreenLight™ Laser PVP (Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate) is a procedure used in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement of the prostate gland resulting in the urethral restriction. The prostate is a small gland circling the urethra immediately below the neck of the bladder.

Is GreenLight better than TURP?

In conclusion, Greenlight PVP has shown to be at least as effective as TURP and has the advantage of reducing perioperative complications and length of catheter time and hospital stay.

What is the success rate of GreenLight laser surgery?

The postoperative success rate was assessed as 82.1%, 80.8% and 76.1% for each 1-, 3-, and 5-year. Thirty-eight (23.9%) patients had immediate postoperative complications, which were managed successfully with nonsurgical methods.

Is green light laser surgery painful?

Will I experience discomfort after the procedure? Most patients experience mild discomfort such as slight burning during urination for a week or so. This can be managed with mild pain and anti-inflammatory medication.

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