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   What are the side effects of GreenLight Laser surgery?

   • The most common side effects and complications include persistent hematuria or bleeding, persistent frequent urination and urgency to urinate, urinary incontinence or leakage, and burning with urination. Where to Get Treatment for Complications from Greenlight Laser Surgery in NYC?

   Treatment of Complications After Greenlight Laser of the Prostate

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   What are the side effects of laser treatment of a large prostate?

   • There several side effects and complications that could occur after laser treatment of a large prostate. The most common side effects and complications include persistent hematuria or bleeding, persistent frequent urination and urgency to urinate, urinary incontinence or leakage, and burning with urination.

   Treatment of Complications After Greenlight Laser of the Prostate

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   What happens if you urinate after GreenLight Laser surgery?

   • Infrequently, bladder neck contracture or urethral stricture may block urine flow, and these require prompt treatment. Frequent urination and urinary urgency after Greenlight laser often occur immediately after surgery. These symptoms should dissipate fairly soon, typically in the first 4-8 weeks.

   Treatment of Complications After Greenlight Laser of the Prostate

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2. www.newyorkurologyspecialists.com › bph › greenlightTreatment of Complications After Greenlight Laser of the Prostate

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   Feb 16, 2012 · The most common side effects and complications include persistent hematuria or bleeding, persistent frequent urination and urgency to urinate, urinary incontinence or leakage, and burning with urination. Where to Get Treatment for Complications from Greenlight Laser Surgery in NYC?

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3. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › prostateProstate laser surgery - Mayo Clinic

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   Prostate laser surgery is used to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate — a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). During prostate laser surgery, your doctor inserts a scope through the tip of your penis into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). The prostate surrounds the uret...

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   Prostate laser surgery helps reduce urinary symptoms caused by BPH, including: 1. Frequent, urgent need to urinate 2. Difficulty starting urination 3. Slow (prolonged) urination 4. Increased frequency of urination at night 5. Stopping and starting again while urinating 6. The feeling you can't completely empty your bladder 7. Urinary tract infectio...

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   Risks of laser surgery can include: 1. Temporary difficulty urinating.You might have trouble urinating for a few days after the procedure. Until you can urinate on your own, you will need to have a tube (catheter) inserted into your penis to carry urine out of your bladder. 2. Urinary tract infection.This type of infection is a possible complicatio...

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   Several days before surgery, your doctor might recommend that you stop taking medications that increase your risk of bleeding, such as: 1. Blood thinners such as warfarin (Jantoven) or clopidogrel (Plavix) 2. Nonprescription pain relievers such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen sodium (Aleve, others) You are likely to be prescribed an antibiotic to prevent urinary tract infection.

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   Arrange transportation because you won't be able to drive yourself home after the procedure that day, and you may have a catheter in the bladder.

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   Before surgery you will be given either general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. With general anesthesia, you'll be unconscious during the procedure. With spinal anesthesia, you'll remain conscious, but pain will be blocked from the surgical area. Exactly what you can expect during and after prostate laser surgery varies depending on the particular...

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   Prostate laser surgery improves urinary flow for most men. Results are often long lasting. Sometimes, the laser surgery doesn't remove all of the prostate tissue blocking urine flow or the tissue grows back, and further treatment is needed. See your doctor if you notice any worsening urinary symptoms.

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4. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesA rare but serious complication of GreenLight HPS ...

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   Abstract. The use of lasers to perform photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) has been widely accepted as a safe and effective treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia with very few reported complications. To date, most of the published data report outcomes for the 80-W potassium-titanyl-phosphate laser.

   • Author: David Harriman, Brian E. Mayson, Ercole F. Leone
   • DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.230

   • Publish Year: 2013
   • Published: Jan-Feb 2013

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6. www.bostonscientific.com › content › damGreenLight Laser Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

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   The most common risks associated with GreenLight and Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP) are: hematuria; short term dysuria; and, urinary tract infections. You should talk with your doctor about benefits and risks before moving forward with any treatment.

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7. med.virginia.edu › urology › for-patients-andGreenlight Laser Treatment of BPH - Department of Urology

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   The GreenLight laser has been shown to have shorter hospital stays and fewer complications than traditional prostate surgery. As with all prostate surgery, sexual side effects may include retrograde ejaculation, and in rare instances, erectile dysfunction (impotence). Patients may experience problems holding urine (incontinence) which may be ...

8. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org › discussion › green“Green Light” Laser Surgery Treats BPH - Mayo Clinic News ...

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   This surgery is often called green light laser surgery, because it emits a highly visible green light. "The green light is created by lithium triborate, a chemical used as the lasing medium," says Dr. Mynderse. Mayo Clinic urologists pioneered the use of laser energy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia in the 90s.

9. www.bostonscientific.com › en-US › medicalGreenLight™ and TURP: The Evolving Gold Standard in BPH ...

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   Possible risks and complications include, but are not limited to, irritative symptoms (dysuria, urgency, frequency), retrograde ejaculation, urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, hematuria — gross, UTI, bladder neck contracture/outlet obstruct, urinary retention, perforation — prostate, urethral stricture.