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Boston Scientific GreenLight™ Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy
Overview
A laser used to rapidly heat & vaporize excess prostate tissue, providing a larger channel for urine to pass through. Removing the excess tissue rapidly restores natural urine flow in most patients.
Pros
- Same day, outpatient procedure
- Rapid restoration of natural urine flow for most patients
Cons
- May cause blood in the urine, urinary frequency, retention
- May cause irritation of the bladder and/or urethra
- Retrograde ejaculation
Boston Scientific Rezum™ Water Vapor Therapy
Water Vapor Therapy
Overview
A non-surgical treatment that uses the natural energy stored in water vapor, or steam, to remove excess prostate tissue that is pressing on the urethra.
Pros
- Non-surgical, same-day, out-patient procedure
- Most patients see urinary symptom improvement within two weeks
Cons
- May cause painful urination, blood in the urine, blood in the semen
- May cause a decrease in ejaculatory volume
- May cause urinary tract infections, urinary frequency, retention
