Greenlight Laser Photovaporization

Greenlight Laser Photovaporization. .The Greenlight Laser Photovaporization is referred to by several names-PVP, Greenlight HPS, Greenlight PV, Photo-Selective Vaporization of the Prostate, Laser Prostatectomy and Laser TURP. While the names of this enlarged prostate gland surgical treatment may vary, the procedure itself is the same. This treatment option uses a laser to downsize the enlarged prostate gland by targeting the obstructive portion of the enlarged prostate gland and vaporizing it. The PVP laser, with fiber optic delivery, emits a green light and seals blood vessels during the procedure to lessen bleeding. The Greenlight Laser Photovaporization is a minimally invasive procedure, usually performed as outpatient surgery and the patient has immediate results in terms of urinary flow restoration. The Greenlight Laser Photovaporization treatment option reportedly does not cause deep tissue damage to the patient, so recovery time rapid and side effects are minimal