GreenLight laser vaporization of the prostate: has it come of age?
OBJECTIVE
To determine that GreenLight laser therapy is now an established treatment option for men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) associated with benign prostatic enlargement (BPE).


RESULTS
The three generations of the GreenLight laser, 80, 120 and 180 W, have been studied for efficacy and safety in the treatment of men with LUTS associated with BPE. Studies have also been conducted that compare outcome with transurethral resection of the prostate, historically considered the gold-standard treatment for this patient group.


CONCLUSIONS
GreenLight is an established therapeutic option for LUTS associated with BPE. It can be used safely and effectively in men on anticoagulants, in retention and with prostates of size greater than 80 ml. The safety and efficacy of this treatment are comparable to transurethral resection of the prostate.
ICUA - Clínica CEMTRO, Madrid, Spain.
Fernando
F
Gomez-Sancha
D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008297:Male; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate