Q: What can I expect during the laser prostate treatment?
The 980 Diode Laser Therapy procedure is performed as an outpatient procedure and typically takes one hour or less. Every patient is unique and specific protocols may vary, here’s a general description of the procedure:
1.Before the procedure, your physician may give you oral medication to help you relax and to avoid infection as well as an local anesthesia.
2.Once anesthetized, a cystoscopeis is inserted into your urethra and the laser fiber is then inserted into the cystoscopeto the location of the enlarged prostate.
3.The physician uses the laser fiber to selectively ablate (vaporize) and simultaneously coagulate (control bleeding) the enlarged prostate tissue creating an open channel for urine to flow.