Laser System Treats Enlarged Prostate

An enhanced version of the GreenLight laser system is designed for photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), specifically for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

The GreenLight laser system has been re-engineered and integrated with new fiber-optic delivery devices to provide doctors with better performance through maximum fiber flexibility and control. Faster system and set-up times and real-time response to fiber manipulation are among the new features. New studies by prominent researchers and doctors comparing PVP with trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) confirm the significant benefits of PVP for treating an enlarged prostate. These include substantial improvements in safety over TURP as well as safety and effectiveness for a wide variety of patients with special needs, such as those who are fragile, those with large prostate glands, and those being treated with blood-thinning medications. The procedure also lowers healthcare costs.

The new version of GreenLight was introduced at the annual meeting of the American Urological Association in San Antonio (TX, USA) in May 2005. "The outpatient nature of the procedure, combined with a well-demonstrated safety and efficacy profile, is propelling PVP toward the number one position as the treatment of choice for many men around the world exhibiting symptoms of BPH,” noted Eric Reuter, president and CEO of Laserscope (San Jose, CA, USA), which developed the GreenLight laser system.




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