The GreenLight Laser is used in the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as enlargement of the Prostate. GreenLight laser treatment is a therapy that evaporates prostatic tissue which is blocking the outlet of the bladder. It is performed under anesthesia by placing a telescope into the urethra up to the level of the prostate. The laser fiber is guided through the scope and the prostate tissue is then quickly and gently vaporized. |
Other names for the procedure include photovaporization of the prostate or photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) or laser ablation of the prostate. You may also see the GreenLight laser referred to as a KTP laser.
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No blood loss |
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Decreased length of hospital stay |
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Decreased post operative catheterization |
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Can be done under local anesthesia |
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| Comparison between KTP Laser Vs TURP |
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KTP Laser |
TURP |
Hospitalization (days) |
1-2 |
2-9 |
Catheters (hours)M |
0-24 |
48 -192 |
Blood Transfusion |
NO |
May be |
Blood clot retention |
0 % |
10 % |
Stricture Urethra |
2-3 % |
9-10 % |
Erectile dysfunction |
0 % |
10 % |
TUR Syndrome |
0 % |
1-3 % |
Burning Urination |
3-5 % |
13-15 % |
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Green Light Laser Therapy |
Fully inclusive stay in private room & meals (Days) |
Green Light Laser Therapy |
2 |
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Attending Doctor/Surgeon's fees, nursing, material cost, pre and post procedure consultations, tests and physical examination. |
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Medical surgical procedure hospital costs |
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Physiotherapy during hospital stay. |
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All ancillary medical surgical staff |
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All medications, medical supplies and drugs used during the in-patient hospital stay |
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Room fees for a private air conditioned room. Notes...Room includes bathroom, TV, telephone. Room includes accommodations for one guest. |
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All diagnostic tests, laboratory, radiology etc. before and after the procedure as required for the procedure and as advised by the attending physician/surgeon |
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