{"id":549,"date":"2019-05-31T08:32:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T08:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/?p=549"},"modified":"2026-09-08T20:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:39:44","slug":"greenlight-laser-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-health\/greenlight-laser-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is GreenLight Laser Therapy?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some men with an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) require surgery to treat the associated symptoms. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Your doctor will help you determine the best treatment option depending on your symptoms and health. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>GreenLight Laser therapy is a minimally invasive surgery developed to help reduce the complications associated with invasive methods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It has similar efficacy to prostate TURP, but with lower rates of complications and patient recovery time. However, you may require reoperation if your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/bph-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BPH symptoms (opens in a new tab)\">BPH symptoms<\/a> persist. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This article will discuss the effectiveness of GreenLight Laser for the treatment of BPH.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What is Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Benign prostatic hyperplasia refers to an enlargement of the prostate. In many cases, the condition is referred to as an enlarged prostate.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The swelling that occurs in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6112907\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prostate gland<\/a> can lead to several problems and discomforting symptoms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Symptoms of BPH<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/frequent-urination-in-men\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Frequent urination (opens in a new tab)\">Frequent urination<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Urge incontinence<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Burning, pain, or discomfort with urination<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Poor urine stream<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/urinary-hesitancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Urinary hesitancy (opens in a new tab)\">Urinary hesitancy<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Difficulty getting started when needing to urinate<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Dribbling at the end of urination<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/painful-urination\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pain during urination (opens in a new tab)\">Pain during urination<\/a> or ejaculation<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Blood in the urine (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hematuria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"hematuria (opens in a new tab)\">hematuria<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What is GreenLight Therapy<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Laser Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate also called GreenLight therapy, is a new minimally invasive surgery to treat <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"benign prostatic hyperplasia (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/bph\/\" target=\"_blank\">benign prostatic hyperplasia<\/a> (BPH). <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prostate enlargement blocks the urethra and causes urinary complications. GreenLight technology involves using high-powered laser light to vaporize excess prostate cells. The technique is quick and accurate, reducing the damage to surrounding tissues. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Generally, minimally invasive treatments for BPH require less recovery time. You have a reduced risk of developing urinary and sexual side effects, such as <a aria-label=\"erectile dysfunction (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sexual-health\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">erectile dysfunction<\/a>, after laser surgery to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/best-prostate-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">treat BPH<\/a> compared to TRUP.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The surgeon directs laser energy to the prostate through a fiber tube inserted through a small cut on your body.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The intense pulses of light emitted by the fiber pass through the local blood vessels, increasing the temperature of the blood. This high temperature causes thermal vaporization of the nearby prostate cells.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What are the benefits of GreenLight Therapy?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Because of minimum tissue damage, GreenLight therapy causes fewer wounds and has reduced healing time. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Like many minimally invasive prostate procedures, there is reduced;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Bleeding <br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5260451\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Urinary complications<\/a> <br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Post-operative sexual dysfunction<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Time to resuming normal activities <br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Hospital stays<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>What are the Risks of GreenLight Therapy?<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Greenlight technique uses an energy beam delivered through a thin laser fiber to safely and precisely vaporize surface tissue. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Short-term studies show that it has fewer side-effects compared to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/turp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"TURP. (opens in a new tab)\">TURP.<\/a> However, there are risks associated with any surgical procedure. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is a risk of reoperation after Greenlight therapy (Thomas et al., 2016). It can cause bladder neck contracture that requires surgical intervention to correct. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unfortunately, there is a lack of long-term studies evaluating its safety beyond 10-years after surgery. Further safety and efficacy studies are needed to address the cause of reoperation adequately. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>GreenLight Therapy vs. TURP<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>GreenLight laser therapy is considered a viable alternative to the invasive transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A randomized clinical trial compared the GreenLight laser system with TURP 12-months after surgery. The study showed that patients treated by GreenLight laser therapy had similar symptom scores and complications compared to TRUP.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Expectedly, GreenLight laser surgery was associated with<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Improved time to stable disease<br><br><\/li><li>Length of hospitalization<br><br><\/li><li>The need for immediate surgical intervention compared to TURP.<\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to efficiency, the simplicity of GreenLight therapy makes it beneficial to both patients and surgeons.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is associated with immediate symptom relief with fewer short-term side effects compared to other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/enlarged-prostate-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BPH treatment methods (opens in a new tab)\">BPH treatment methods<\/a>. However, this is a new technique with poorly characterized long-term side effects. The results of smaller trials with extend follow-up suggest that patients maintain their improved outcomes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Alternatives to GreenLight Therapy<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on your symptoms, three treatment options are available to treat BPH. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You may be offered watchful waiting, drug therapy, or surgical interventions (inversive and minimally invasive techniques). <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>TRUP is the standard of care but can increase your risk of developing impaired sexual function as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/urinary-tract-infection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"urinary tract infection (opens in a new tab)\">urinary tract infection<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Minimally invasive surgery<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/tuna-procedure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Transurethral needle ablation (opens in a new tab)\">Transurethral needle ablation<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Transurethral microwave thermotherapy<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hifu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"High-intensity focused ultrasound (opens in a new tab)\">High-intensity focused ultrasound<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Transurethral electro vaporization<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/water-induced-thermotherapy-bph-treatment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Water-induced thermotherapy<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/urolift\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Urolift procedure (opens in a new tab)\">Urolift procedure<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-artery-embolization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Prostate artery embolization (opens in a new tab)\">Prostate artery embolization<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>Invasive surgery<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Transurethral resection of the prostate<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Open prostatectomy<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Transurethral incision of the prostate<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/robotic-prostatectomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Robotic prostatectomy (opens in a new tab)\">Robotic prostatectomy<\/a><br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Cytoplasty<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Recovery<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might have surgery on an outpatient basis or need to be admitted to the hospital. Your doctor will discuss the exact setup, depending on your symptoms.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>GreenLight therapy will cause some level of swelling that may block urine flow. Thus, you are likely to have a catheter in place for up to three days post-surgery. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You might notice blood in your urine, feel an urgent or frequent urge to urinate or develop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/hifu\/\">urinary incontinence<\/a>. However, these symptoms will improve with one week. You are at increased risk of infections if you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC1686803\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">urinary catheter<\/a> inserted for longer. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Expect to wait for more than two weeks before you achieve noticeable improvements in your initial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/21381906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">lower urinary tact symptoms<\/a>. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can improve your recovery by;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Resting<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Performing mild exercise <br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Adequate fluid intake <br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Strict adherence to your discharge information<br><br><\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul><li>Sex post-operation <\/li><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/sex-after-prostate-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"sexual activity (opens in a new tab)\">sexual activity<\/a> for four weeks of post-GreenLight therapy. You may experience sexual complications such as retrograde ejaculation but will retain usual sexual pleasure. It is better to resume normal sexual activities as soon as you can.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Green Light laser therapy is a useful minimally invasive way to treat symptoms of BPH. However, it leaves most of the prostate gland untouched, making it possible for BPH reoccur or for you to develop other prostate conditions. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Therefore, it is essential to maintain a healthy prostate and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/best-prostate-supplement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce prostate<\/a> inflammation. This can be achieved by eating healthy foods and engaging in <a aria-label=\"physical activity (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/exercise-and-prostate-cancer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">physical activity<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Prior to undergoing any <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bensnaturalhealth.com\/blog\/prostate-cancer-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\">surgery<\/a>, speak with your urologist about the possible side effects. The issue with the majority of procedures is that they damage the prostate. Therefore they can cause short or even long-term consequences. <\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Some men with an enlarged prostate gland (BPH) require surgery to treat the associated symptoms. Your doctor will help you determine the best treatment option depending on your symptoms and health. GreenLight Laser therapy is a minimally invasive surgery developed to help reduce the complications associated with invasive methods. 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