Greenlight laser vaporization is a proven technique for treating benign prostate enlargement.
The procedure, performed through the urethra under anesthesia, uses high-power laser technology to quickly and precisely vaporize the prostate tissue constricting the urethra. When the surgeon directs the laser beam to the prostate , the laser's light pulses are absorbed by the prostate tissue. Within milliseconds, the temperature of the water in the tissue becomes so high that the tissue vaporizes.
Our experts on the subject Greenlight Laser
"Greenlight Laser Vaporization of the prostate, has a particularly good, hemostatic effect. This means that the risk of bleeding is very low, and even patients taking blood thinners can be operated on safely."
For whom is the procedure suitable?
Greenlight laser vaporization of the prostate is an established alternative to TUR prostate. Numerous scientific studies have shown that the procedure is comparable to TUR prostate in terms of effectiveness. Due to the physical effect of the laser on the tissue, it is also possible to safely operate on patients taking strong blood thinners. Furthermore, our experienced surgeons can also safely and effectively operate on patients with a prostate volume of over 100 ml.
What are the advantages of this procedure?
Scientific studies have shown that there are fewer bleeding complications after Greenlight laser vaporization of the prostate than after TUR prostate. Since the laser beam vaporizes and simultaneously scabs the tissue, the risk of bleeding is very low. One advantage of the Greenlight laser is that patients* with blood thinning or increased risk of bleeding can also be operated on safely.
What are the known risks and disadvantages?
There is currently not as much long-term data available on the use of the latest generation of the laser as there is on TUR prostate. Postoperative bleeding may also occur after surgery with the Greenlight laser, although the risk is lower compared to TUR prostate. There is also a small risk of narrowing of the urethra in response to the surgery. In addition, the ablated tissue can grow back, so surgery may be necessary again after a period of time. The risk of involuntary urine leakage is also very low after laser vaporization.
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