Laser PVP surgery is a minimally invasive treatment for an enlarged prostate. The procedure uses a laser to perform photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP).
During laser PVP surgery, a tube with an imaging system (cystoscope) is inserted into the penis. A surgeon places a laser through the cystoscope to burn away excess tissue blocking urine flow through the prostate.
Picture : PVP (Photo-Selective Vaporization Of The Prostate)
Unlike traditional prostate surgery, laser PVP surgery doesn’t cut or scrape tissue. This usually results in less blood loss — which can make laser PVP surgery a good option for people who have blood-clotting conditions or who take blood thinners.
Picture : PVP (Photo-Selective Vaporization Of The Prostate)
PVP is one of several minimally invasive treatment options for an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Like other minimally invasive treatments, PVP can offer faster recovery compared with traditional prostate surgery.
