Greenlight Laser New Jersey Center for Prostate Cancer and Urology

What is BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)?

Prostate gland enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph), is the most common, benign condition of the prostate that men experience as they age. Over the years, it is normal for the prostate to grow. Enlargement is only considered a problem if it causes symptoms or begins to affect the bladder's ability to function normally. Signs/symptoms may include::

  • Frequent or urgent need to urinate
  • Difficulty starting urination
  • Weak stream
  • Problems stopping and starting urination
  • Dribbling at the end of urination
  • Increased frequency of urination at night
  • Straining while urinating
  • Inability to empty the bladder
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Blood in the urine (hematuria)
  • Stones form in the bladder
  • Impaired kidney function

What is Greenlight™ Laser Therapy?

The GreenLight™ Laser Therapy uses laser energy to remove enlarged prostate tissue that is impeding urine flow. It actually makes the channel wider but without much of the side effects of transurethral resection of the prostate. NJCPC&U specialists perform Greenlight on an outpatient basis and most patients experience a quick recovery. Greenlight offers a BPH solution with fewer side effects and less risk of erectile dysfunction (less than 1% of patients have reported cases.) Other benefits include: rapid urine flow improvement; a virtually bloodless procedure; short or no catheterization; and long-lasting relief of BPH symptoms.

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