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Prostate Laser Surgery

medical tourism Prostate Laser Surgery

Prostate laser surgery, a cutting-edge treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), has become an increasingly popular option through medical tourism. Patients from countries with high healthcare costs, such as the United States, Canada, or Western Europe, are traveling to destinations like India, Turkey, Thailand, and Mexico to undergo this minimally invasive procedure at a fraction of the price.

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Urological surgery Prostate Laser Surgery

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Urological surgery Prostate Laser Surgery

Urological surgery > Prostate Surgery > Prostate Laser Surgery
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Prostate Laser Surgery

Prostate laser surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) that uses laser energy to vaporize or enucleate excess prostate tissue, improving urine flow with less bleeding and faster recovery than traditional TURP.

Types of Prostate Laser Surgery

Laser TypeProcedureBest ForRecovery Time
GreenLight (PVP)Photoselective vaporizationSmall-medium prostates3-5 days
HoLEPHolmium laser enucleationLarge prostates (>80g)5-7 days
ThuLEPThulium laser enucleationPrecision cutting5-7 days

Benefits of Laser Surgery

Minimal bleeding (safe for blood thinners)
Short hospital stay (often outpatient)
Lower risk of sexual dysfunction vs TURP
Quick symptom relief (48-72 hours)

Who is a Good Candidate?

BPH with urinary obstruction
Patients on blood thinners
Those wanting faster recovery
Not for prostate cancer

Procedure Overview

  1. Spinal/general anesthesia
  2. Laser fiber insertion via cystoscope
  3. Tissue removal/vaporization
  4. Catheter placement (1-3 days)
  5. Duration: 60-90 minutes

Recovery Timeline

  • Catheter removal: 1-3 days post-op
  • Return to work: 3-7 days
  • Full recovery: 2-4 weeks
  • Avoid heavy lifting: 4 weeks

Success Rates & Risks

  • 90% symptom improvement
  • Risks: UTIs (5-10%), retrograde ejaculation (30-50%), strictures (<5%)