GreenLight™ Laser Therapy uses laser energy to remove enlarged prostate tissue. This results in an open channel for urine to flow through, but with less risk of the sexual and other side effects that are common with TURP. ^{1, 2}

A small fiber is inserted into the urethra through a cystoscope. The fiber carries laser energy which removes enlarged prostate tissue. Natural urine flow is rapidly restored and urinary symptoms are quickly relieved in most patients.

1. Bouchier-Hayes DM, Anderson P, Van Appledorn S, Bugeja P, Costello AJ. KTP laser versus transurethral resection: early results of a randomized trial. J Endourol. 2006 Aug;20(8):580-5.

2. Karatas OF, Tasci A, Tugcu V. Erectile functions in BPH patients after photoselective vaporisation of the prostate laser surgery. Eur Urol 2006;5(2 suppl.):272 abstract 997. EAU Meeting, Apr 5-8,2006 Paris, France.