GreenLight Laser prostatectomy or UroLift, how do I choose?

Hi guys if you have urinary symptoms relates to BPH or a benign enlarged prostate and are looking to explore your treatment options the following video may help. tIn this video I discuss the differences between a greenlight laser prostatectomy and a UroLift implant with a view to helping you decide which one maybe better for you. There are pros and cons to both of these procedures which I discuss in detail in this video.
GreenLight creates a cavity in the centre of the prostate by removing excess, overgrown tissue. UroLift removes no tissue but staples the enlarged tissue out of the way. Both result in unobstruction of the bladder with improvement in urinary issues. There are subtle differences between the two and not all prostates are suitable for each procedure.
Enjoy the video, if you have nay queries leave your question in the dialogue box below.
I hope this helps and good luck with your journey!
Dr Chabert is a board certified urologist specialising in diseases of the prostate, including BPH and prostate cancer.
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[@beboboymann3823]

It’s marvelous that we live in an age where we can in the privacy of our homes explore options that initially to think about them are terrifying….but after viewing this video and becoming educated, making a decision is less terrifying. Thank you Doctor for this posting.

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Thx for the feedback👌🏻 glad this video has been helpful. Good luck!

[@IAmTheEggMan111]

Very helpful. Wish I was in OZ and could be your patient

[@garynarborough]

Very interesting Doctor. Really enjoyed this. You've now got me wondering what the difference is between Green Light and HoLEP surgery are. I'll have to do some research. I just hope it's not to technical. Thanks for the work put into these videos!

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Thx Gary for your feedback. I’ll see if I can put a video together to help explain the differences for you👌🏻

[@tm502010]

What if treatment is needed later: how easily can the staples be removed from the prostate.

[@patrickcabezadebaca5425]

Thanks for the info I am now at that stage where meds don't work for me. My doctor gave me some literature on each of these procedures. Your video has helped me make up my mind on which procedure to do

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Thx for your comment Patrick. That’s great to hear that we could help you in making your decision. Good luck👌🏻

[@QuantumRift]

I had a Urolift about 3-4 years ago. It worked. Until it stopped working last fall, so I'm looking at laser treatments now.

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Good luck with ur decision making!

[@QuantumRift]

@@TheProstateClinicTPC Thank you. I had the Green light laser surgery like 3 weeks ago now. Some issues for recovery but overall getting better each day. Just having trouble with the bladder spasms...I will urinate - and things will be ok for a while then BANG, the almsot painful urge to pee hits me again. I'm still getting up 5 times a night to pee....will be seeing my urologist for a follow up next week.

[@leungkasan]

Hi doctor, do u hv experience of surgical capsule (TURP) to cure chronic bacterial prostatitis when antibiotics no longer work ?

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

GLP is a treatment for BPH but removal of overgrown tissue can help some with chronic prostatitis. Good luck

[@bruceginsberg6746]

Would a 68 cc prostate be a candidate for an urolift

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

My recommendation would be either Rezum or GreenLight

[@jesusolivas4907]

I have had a catheter for 5 weeks and now sight for help. How do I reach you ?

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

www.prostates.com.au

[@johnjosephbacinodds6378]

I am a 60 yr. old male with an asymetric prostate. Almost like a third one. I am not an ideal candidate for a Urolift, and my Urologist suggested a Holep procedure. My Dad at my age had a TERP performed and still could produce semen upon ejaculation. Is the TERP procedure a better solution than the Holep? Good video and thank you

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Hi John thx for your question. Both treatments are forms of cavitating surgery with the same aim of unblocking your bladder. You should get a good outcome with either as long as your surgeon performs many of the surgeries that he or she is recommending. Surgical volume with a particular operation is a significant factor in its success. Good luck👍🏻

[@harpomarx7777]

Audio level in this video is very low. Very informative video.

[@TheProstateClinicTPC]

Sorry for that