Re: PVP vs other laser treatments


Mike Kapitan wrote:
> I live in a rural area and the nearest PVP treatment available is several
> hundred miles away. My uro tells me there is no difference in the end
> result using another laser treatment (sorry, can't remember it's name)
> available at our local hospital.
>
> Any comments re PVP (green light) vs any other laser treatment?
>
> Thanks much!
>
> Mike

NOW HEAR THIS! You definitely need another opinion.
No other laser is comparable to PVP. I would have a consultation, by
phone if necessary, with one or more uros who do PVP. Ask them if the
treatments are comparable. By all means, don't be subject to your own
doctor's limitations.

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