Our urologists
Our urology doctors at Gleneagles Hospital use modern surgical technologies to provide effective treatment, including greenlight laser prostatectomy.
In laser prostatectomy, laser energy is passed through a thin tube called a cystoscope to vaporise and remove excess prostate tissue in conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
This helps to alleviate constriction in the urethra and restore the normal flow of urine from the bladder.
Although TURP and laser surgery are mostly similar, laser surgery:
Laser prostatectomy is commonly used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlargement of the prostate.
BPH is a non-cancerous condition where the prostate grows larger. As it enlarges, the gland presses against the urethra (urinary tube), restricting the flow of urine.
BPH symptoms include:
Laser prostatectomy eases many of these urinary symptoms almost immediately and offers faster recovery outcomes compared to traditional surgery. It can be done as an outpatient procedure or may require a short overnight stay.
Laser prostatectomy can also be used to prevent or treat complications due to blocked urine flow, such as:
Laser prostatectomy is generally safe. Serious long-term complications are less likely with prostate laser surgery than with traditional surgery.
However, there are still some risks and complications to be aware of:
Gleneagles Hospital has a legacy of providing high-quality, customised healthcare in Singapore for more than 60 years. Our urological specialists are committed to placing your needs foremost and delivering effective treatments, including procedures such as laser prostatectomy.
Our urology doctors at Gleneagles Hospital use modern surgical technologies to provide effective treatment, including greenlight laser prostatectomy.
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