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Green light laser surgery recovery time.
The green light laser beam is used to vaporize the obstructing inner part of the prostate gland itself that is causing the urinary symptoms that are reducing the quality of life of the patient.
Recovery after greenlight laser transurethral prostatectomy surgery for enlarged prostate by alex shteynshlyuger md if you have any questions to schedule a consultation please contact us or call text.
Less need for a catheter.
Expectations and more medically reviewed by andrew gonzalez m d j d mph written by stephanie watson updated on august 23 2017 surgery.
Post treatment catheterization may not be required and the recovery time is significantly less than surgery or.
With laser surgery a catheter is generally needed for less than 24 hours.
It combines the effectiveness of surgery with a low risk of side effects and complications.
Recovery from laser surgery generally takes less time than recovery from turp or open surgery.
Green light laser surgery for prostate is one of the newest minimally invasive treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
A 4 to 6 week recovery period is typical in most men following surgery.