Enlarged prostate treatment – testimonial
Brian Fuller, aged 71 from Alvechurch, Worcestershire, had Greenlight Laser therapy for an enlarged prostate in October 2006.
"With age, you tend to get some kind of symptoms and for me it was a more sudden sense of urgency. I had my PSA checked, which was normal and the doctor said we should keep an eye on it. Several months later, I had an ultrasound scan which showed I had an enlarged prostate – the middle lobes had grown into the bladder and were obstructing the urethra.
"I was told I would have to have a TURP. I didn’t know what that was, so I looked on the internet and also came across Greenlight Laser surgery which seemed a far better option.
"Greenlight Laser has made such a difference
to my life...
I have had absolutely no side-effects at all. If you have problems passing water, get it checked
and have this really straightforward procedure."
"My urologist, Alan Doherty at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic said Greenlight Laser was the way to go and he was in the process of introducing it. I was happy to wait a few months for Greenlight Laser at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic rather than have the TURP.
"I rolled into hospital on the morning of my operation, went into theatre at midday and by 2.30pm I was awake and having a cup of tea. The catheter was taken out the same evening. The difference when I passed water was immediate and remarkable. I was home the following morning and within two days, driving my car and getting on with my life.
"The amazing thing is that Greenlight Laser has made such a difference to my life and getting it done has barely interfered with my life. Unlike other surgery, there is no cutting with a hot wire. The high powered laser seals as it goes. I have had absolutely no side-effects at all.
"The lesson for me is that if you have problems passing water, get it checked and have this really straightforward procedure.”