BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), otherwise known as an enlarged prostate, can cause many problems for men and can greatly affect their quality of life. Men can experience a variety of urinary problems related to their enlarged prostate as well as an increased risk for bladder stones, urinary tract infections, and kidney damages. This condition can be treated through numerous surgical therapies. One of them is laser surgery.
The concentrated light is used to generate precise and intense heat. This laser removes or shrinks excess prostate tissue, decreasing obstruction and helping a man recover his normal urine flow. Various types of prostate laser surgery are currently available.
Various types of prostate laser surgery are currently available. These are:
- Photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), where a laser is used to vaporize excess tissue and enlarge the urinary channel
- Holmium laser ablation of the prostate (HoLAP), where a holmium laser is used to do the same thing as PVP
- Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HOLEP), where a holmium laser is used in conjuction with a cutting instrument to cut excess prostate tissue into easily removable pieces; used for severely enlarged prostates
Unlike most forms of BPH surgery, laser surgery offers the following advantages:
- Reduced risk of bleeding
- Shorter recovery
- Minimal need for hospitalization
- Reduced need for catheter use in post-surgery draining
- Immediate results
Get the Right Treatment
Dr. Kenneth Choi is a Yale-trained, board-certified expert in urinary and sexual health. You can find the ideal prostate laser surgery option at his urology practice in Tucson, Arizona. He and his team use the latest surgical technology to give you the results you want.
We assess your condition and provide the appropriate treatments that may surpass what you typically find in the healthcare industry today. Find satisfactory results now by scheduling an appointment.