Advantages of Greenlight Laser Prostatectomy
Greenlight Laser Prostatectomy vs. Transurethral Resection Prostate (TURP)
| Greenlight Laser | TURP | |
| Length of hospital stay | Overnight | 2-3 nights |
| Anticoagulant therapy | Can be continued | Must be stopped prior to surgery |
| Bleeding | None to minimal | Can continue for up to 48 hours |
| Pacemaker | Not affected | Needs to be switched off during procedure |
| Catheter removal (post-surgery, if required) | Within 12 hours | 2-4 days |
| Bladder washouts | Not needed | Continues for 12-24 hours |
| Restoration of normal lifestyle | Return to work in several days | May need 2-3 weeks off work |