GreenLight laser therapy, also called photoselective vaporisation of the prostate, treats an enlarged prostate by using a high-power green laser. The laser light is absorbed by the prostate tissue and vaporises it, creating a clear channel for urine to flow. The laser is delivered through a thin telescope passed along the urethra, with no external incision.

It is one of the options for laser urology treatment in Mumbai and is often chosen for men who take blood-thinning medicines or who have other medical conditions that make traditional surgery riskier.

How the Procedure Can Help

GreenLight laser therapy typically causes little bleeding, and most patients recover quickly with a short hospital stay and a catheter for a short time or sometimes none. It improves urine flow and reduces night-time urination and straining.

Risks and Considerations

Because the tissue is vaporised, no sample is available for laboratory testing. Temporary burning, urgency, blood in the urine and urinary infection can occur, and backward ejaculation is possible. Huge prostates may need a different approach, and a small number of patients need retreatment later.