Lumenis has partnered with key luminaries to provide world-class training centers for urologists to learn this breakthrough technique firsthand from the experts. Live surgical demonstrations feature both the high-power VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium laser and the VersaCut tissue morcellator, giving surgeons a clinical edge with this remarkable technology.

Here’s what the experts have to say about holmium laser treatment for BPH:

“The HoLEP has replaced standard TURP completely and unreservedly in our hospital. There is nothing out there that has been shown to be better.”

Peter Gilling, MD, Consulting Urologist at Tauranga Hospital, Tauranga, New Zealand and holmium laser prostatectomy pioneer

“Use of the Ho:YAG laser for treatment of BPH is an important new technique that offers significant advantages over TURP….In a phrase, HoLEP compared with TURP provides ‘maximal benefit with minimal morbidity’….I would envision that every significant urology department will have a holmium laser at their disposal. It is a basic tool for stones and BPH, two of the most common conditions urologists treat.”

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Duration : 0:10:42

Technorati Tags: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH, enlarged prostate, holmium, Laser, Lumenis, PowerSuite, Urologist, urology, VersaPulse

Symptoms of prostate cancer may include the following: urinary problems, such as not being able to urinate, having a hard time starting or stopping the flow of urine, needing to urinate often, especially at night, weak flow of urine, urine flow that starts and stops, pain or burning during urination, difficulty having an erection, blood in the urine or semen, and/or frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Prostate cancer usually does not cause symptoms in the beginning stages. By the time symptoms do occur, the disease may have spread beyond the prostate.

The “Prostate Cancer Treatment” report includes a review of possible signs and symptoms (such as weak flow of urine or painful ejactulation); descriptions of the various tests used for diagnosis (including digital rectal exam and prostate-specific antigen test); an explanation of the various stages of prostate cancer (Stages I, II, III, and IV); an overview of treatment options (including watchful waiting, surgery, and radation therapy); and also includes 10 pages of related medical terminology (to help you understand what your medical provider is talking about.

Duration : 0:1:46

Technorati Tags: Active, advanced, antigen, Benign, biopsy, bladder, BPH, cancer, chemo, Clinic, digital, DRE, Enlarged, exam, gland, hormone, Hyperplasia, III, Patient, penis, prostate, prostate-specific, prostatectomy, Prostatic, prostrate, psa, Radiation, radical, rectal, removal, semen, signs, sperm, stage, surgery, Surveillance, symptoms, testicles, therapy, urethra, Urologist, urology, waiting, watchful

The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ that is part of your reproductive system.

It provides some of the fluid contained in semen.

The prostate is located just under the bladder and behind the testicles.
The urethra — a hollow tube that carries both urine and semen to the penis — passes through the prostate.

In some men, the prostate gland becomes enlarged. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:
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* a full bladder feeling even when the bladder is empty

* pain when urinating

* weak urinary stream

* infertility

* and sexual dysfunction.

To relieve you of your symptoms, your doctor feels that you would benefit from a surgical procedure called TURP.

TURP is designed to relieve symptoms by reducing the size of the prostate.
It is also a diagnostic procedure. Tissue removed during a resection of the prostate or TURP is routinely screened for the presence of cancer.

So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.

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Duration : 0:1:25

Technorati Tags: bladder, cancer, Clinic, cystoscopy, diagnostic, doctor, Education, gland, Hospital, incontinence, medicine, Patient, penis, prostate, prostatectomy, semen, sperm, surgery, syndrome, testicles, testis, urethra, urology

The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ that is part of your reproductive system.

It provides some of the fluid contained in semen.

The prostate is located just under the bladder and behind the testicles.
The urethra — a hollow tube that carries both urine and semen to the penis — passes through the prostate.

In some men, the prostate gland becomes enlarged. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:
Patient Education
* a full bladder feeling even when the bladder is empty

* pain when urinating

* weak urinary stream

* infertility

* and sexual dysfunction.

To relieve you of your symptoms, your doctor feels that you would benefit from a surgical procedure called TURP.

TURP is designed to relieve symptoms by reducing the size of the prostate.
It is also a diagnostic procedure. Tissue removed during a resection of the prostate or TURP is routinely screened for the presence of cancer.

So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation.

Patient Education Company

Duration : 0:1:26

Technorati Tags: AARP, bladder, cancer, Clinic, cystoscopy, diagnostic, doctor, Education, gland, Hospital, incontinence, medicine, Patient, penis, prostate, prostatectomy, semen, sperm, surgery, syndrome, testicles, testis, urethra, urology

Duration : 0:7:14

Technorati Tags: BPH, Laser, Lumenis, Medical, PowerSuite, surgery, urinary stones, Urologist, urology, VersaPulse

Duration : 0:7:16

Technorati Tags: Benign, Benjamin, BPH, Choi, Greenlight, Hyperplasia, Laser, New, Prostatic, urology, York

Duration : 0:4:19

Technorati Tags: alpha-blocker, analysis, Avodart, BPH, cluster, combination, diseases, inhibitor, medicines, pde, Prostatic, urology

Lumenis has partnered with key luminaries to provide world-class training centers for urologists to learn this breakthrough technique firsthand from the experts. Live surgical demonstrations feature both the high-power VersaPulse PowerSuite Holmium laser and the VersaCut tissue morcellator, giving surgeons a clinical edge with this remarkable technology.

Here’s what the experts have to say about holmium laser treatment for BPH:

“The HoLEP has replaced standard TURP completely and unreservedly in our hospital. There is nothing out there that has been shown to be better.”

Peter Gilling, MD, Consulting Urologist at Tauranga Hospital, Tauranga, New Zealand and holmium laser prostatectomy pioneer

“Use of the Ho:YAG laser for treatment of BPH is an important new technique that offers significant advantages over TURP….In a phrase, HoLEP compared with TURP provides ‘maximal benefit with minimal morbidity’….I would envision that every significant urology department will have a holmium laser at their disposal. It is a basic tool for stones and BPH, two of the most common conditions urologists treat.”

Duration : 0:4:59

Technorati Tags: BPH, enlarged prostate, hoLEP, Laser, Lumenis, microsurgery, Urologist, urology

Duration : 0:9:34

Technorati Tags: 2 Micron, Benign, Biolitec, BPH, Greenlight, holmium, Hyperplasia, Live surgery, prostate, Prostatic, Quanta, Revolix, Thulium, urology, Vaporesection, Vaporization

Duration : 0:9:34

Technorati Tags: 2 Micron, Benign, Biolitec, BPH, Greenlight, holmium, Hyperplasia, Live surgery, prostate, Prostatic, Quanta, Revolix, Thulium, urology, Vaporesection, Vaporization