GreenLight Laser Revealed

Benefits of GreenLight

• Less operative time
• Less bleeding
• Less time for catheter
• Similar results as TURP
• Can be done as outpatient

Turp vs. GreenLight

GreenLight Advantages

• There is more bleeding with a Turp
• Turp takes longer to perform
• The prostate tissue is not cut-it is vaporized and does not have to be irrigated out of the bladder
• Can be done as an outpatient
• Minimal need for a catheter
• The same results

Watch an actual procedure on YouTube by Dr. McHugh

The GreenLight can be done in a Surgery Center

What is Rezum?

Radiofrequency Generator Makes the Steam

Is the Rezum effect immediate?

How about retrograde ejaculation?

The Rezum advantage

• Essentially bloodless
• Procedure less than 30 mins
• No effect on sexual function
• Minimally invasive
• Can be done in office

So...which to choose?

TURP

• Done in a hospital with overnight stay.
• Best if other methods have failed.
• If you have a catheter in and have been in retention from a larger than normal prostate.

GreenLight Best If:

• The urine is not bloody
• If there has not been a catheter in for a period of time.
• Small to moderately enlarged prostate

GreenLight Laser

• Most urologists prefer TURP
• GreenLight requires a new set of skills
• Bleeding is better handled with a TURP
• The urologist has to wear special glasses for GreenLight

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