Laser surgery can help treat moderate to severe BPH symptoms
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate, occurs when the prostate gland becomes
larger over time and begins obstructing the flow of urine from the bladder.
Common symptoms include:
Frequent urination
Weak or interrupted urine flow
Urgent need to urinate
Difficulty emptying bladder completely
Waking up at night to urinate
Straining to void
For some men, a surgery known as
laser vaporization of the prostate can help.
What is prostate laser surgery?
During the procedure, a surgeon will insert a scope through the penis into
the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder). Because the
prostate surrounds the urethra, when it becomes enlarged it causes restricted
urine flow.
Once the scope is in place, a laser is passed through. The laser is used
to vaporize or “melt away” excess prostate tissue, freeing
up the urethra to carry urine more smoothly.
Laser surgery can be a great option for some BPH patients. Versus other
types of BPH surgery, laser vaporization of the prostate offers:
Reduced risk of bleeding
Outpatient procedure
Faster recovery
Less need for catheter post-surgery
We're proud to offer minimally invasive treatment options for BPH
Laser vaporization of the prostate can be a great option, but other treatments
are also available. The team at West Jefferson Urology will work with
you to create a personalized treatment plan based on your unique needs.
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