Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Enlarged Prostate Treatment: Green Light PVP
Technological advances such as the laser have redefined the surgical treatment of enlarged prostate. Laser is actually an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Light that is emited is converted to heat energy that has various effects on the tissue that the light is directed at.
The Green Light PVP (photoselective vaporization of the prostate, American Medical Systems) is a very precise laser that vaporizes and removes the enlarged prostate tissue. The si...
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Health Guide
Enlarged Prostate Treatment
Because BPH rarely causes serious complications, men usually have a choice between treating it or opting for watchful waiting:Watchful Waiting. Watchful waiting involves lifestyle changes... Read more »Prostate removal
The prostate gland is an organ at the base of the bladder in men. The tissues in the gland may need to be surgically removed or destroyed if the prostate is swollen. See also:... Read more »Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Causes of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Causes of Lower Urinary Tract SymptomsSeveral structural or medical conditions, either independently or in conjunction with BPH, can cause lower urinary tract symptoms. In addition, prostate growth... Read more »Prostate Cancer Treatment: Localized Prostate Cancer
for Localized Prostate CancerChoosing the best treatment for localized prostate cancer (T1 or T2) is generally based on the patient's age, the stage and grade of the cancer, and the... Read more »Vitamins: Highlights
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