FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS Is the
GreenLight PVP procedure FDA approved?
Yes, the GreenLight PVP Laser Procedure received FDA clearance
in May 2001. How many GreenLight PVP
procedures have been performed?
Tens of Thousands of patients have been successfully treated
with the GreenLight PVP Laser Procedure in the US, Europe,
and Far East. Is the procedure covered
by insurance?
Yes, the GreenLight PVP procedure is covered by Medicare
and by most private insurance plans. How
does GreenLight PVP work?
The GreenLight PV Laser System is a
patented green light laser that provides the energy
to perform the PVP procedure. A thin fiber is inserted
into the urethra through a cystoscope, a camera that
allows the doctor to examine the bladder and prostate.
The fiber delivers green laser energy that quickly vaporizes
and precisely removes enlarged prostate tissue. The
doctor is able to safely view and control the treatment
area, tailoring it to your individual anatomy and needs.
Because the tissue is vaporized and
removed, a wide-open channel is created. Natural urine
flow is immediately restored and urinary symptoms are
relieved quickly.
Where is PVP procedure performed?
The GreenLight PVP procedure is performed
in a hospital. Most patients are released after a few
hours but an overnight stay can be recommended in certain
situations.
Will I have to spend the night in the hospital?
Most patients can go home a few hours
after the procedure. Sometimes a patient needs to spend
the night and go home the following morning.
Will I need anesthesia?
You will need anesthesia of some type
for the GreenLight PVP procedure. Depending upon your
individual medical condition, the doctor may use general
or spinal anesthesia.
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