Frequent and urgent urination are some symptoms you may experience with an enlarged prostate. At Urologic Surgeons of Arizona, with offices in Mesa and Chandler, Arizona, the experienced providers offer innovative treatments to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, including minimally invasive thulium laser therapy. Call today or book an appointment online to learn more about thulium laser therapy and how it can benefit you.
Thulium Laser Therapy Q & A
What should I know about thulium laser therapy?
Thulium laser therapy is a type of medical laser treatment. It uses a long, thin fiber and a continuous wavelength of laser energy that allow doctors to treat complex medical conditions without surgery.
Health care providers use thulium laser therapy to treat many medical issues, including kidney stones, enlarged prostate, or benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).
I pee all night long. Can thulium laser therapy help?
Thulium laser therapy is one of the treatments Urologic Surgeons of Arizona uses to ease moderate to severe BPH symptoms. If you have an enlarged prostate that makes it hard to get a good night’s rest because of frequent urination at night, then thulium laser therapy may help you.
Your skilled urologist at Urologic Surgeons of Arizona determines your best treatment after a consultation. The state-of-the-art urology practice offers the latest treatment options so you get the best possible outcomes.
Thulium laser therapy is a safe and effective treatment for BPH, including enlarged prostate glands that are considered small.
What can I expect during thulium laser therapy?
The providers at Urologic Surgeons of Arizona review the details of your thulium laser therapy at your consultation so you know what to expect. Your provider gives you anesthesia before the procedure to remain calm and comfortable throughout.
They insert a thin, fiber-optic scope into your urethra at the tip of the penis and advance it to the prostate gland. They slide the laser tool through the scope and activate the laser energy to remove the excess tissue in a precise and controlled manner.
Your provider removes the scope, sends you to the recovery area for monitoring, and then discharges you home.
What happens after thulium laser therapy?
The providers at Urologic Surgeons of Arizona give you individualized at-home care instructions after your procedure. They recommend taking it easy for a few days and taking all medications as prescribed.
Unless otherwise directed, you may return to most of your usual activities within a few days.
Thulium laser therapy is a painless and effective long-term treatment for an enlarged prostate. Call Urologic Surgeons of Arizona today or book an appointment online to discuss your treatment options.
