Green Laser Treatment

[nice sax]

I recently had successful radiotherapy treatment for prostrate cancer but have failed two visits to the TWOC clinic. My latest PSA reading is 0.487. My consultant has recently carried out a CYSTOSCOPY and found that my prostrate is mildly enlarged.

I have a catheter inserted at the moment with a FLIPFLO valve and I use a night bag.

My consultant has recommended GREEN LASER TREATMENT and my question is if this was unsuccessful and I ended up being incontinent would I be able to revert to a permanent catheter.

At 82 years old I think I could live with this!!

Any help in making the right decision would be very much appreciated

Nicesax

[dannyk13]

What is green laser treatment?

[Mamyalynne]

Some info here Danny - sorry I can't answer your question Nice Sax.

https://www.bmihealthcare.co.uk/treatments/urology/pvp-greenlight-laser-surgery

[dannyk13]

Ta Lynne, never heard of it.

[Sqad]

Green laser treatment is an attractive prospect when considered that the alternative is TUP ( endoscopic surgery)
If it failed, yes, you would have the option of a permanent catheter, or indeed a TUR if necessary.