GreenLight Laser Prostate Surgery FAQs

Most frequently men will experience blood within their urine for a few weeks afterwards. Stinging and burning for the first few days is also common. For men with significant bladder instability prior to the surgery, there is a likelihood that this will deteriorate initially before things settle down This can take 2 to 3 months to resolve. The majority of men will experience retrograde ejaculation ( a dry organsm) which is permanent when present. There is a 1% risk of worsening erection following surgery as opposed to 8-18% which is reported with the traditional TURP operation.

Dr Chabert has been performing GreenLight since June 2008. Together with Dr David Kerle in Lismore they established the first rural laser program in Australia. Since that time Dr Chabert performed the first GrenLight procedure in Queensland in 2010 establishing a program on The Gold Coast, Queensland in that same year. He has treated hundreds of men with this technique, has been a national and internal invited speaker, trainer and mentor and continues to provide this service at Pindara Private Hospital, Benowa on the Gold Coast.

Yes, most commonly this will occur at around 10 days post GreenLight laser prostate surgery lasting for a week or so. This is part of the natural healing process and represents part of the “scab” coming awake from the prostate .

Yes. The majority of men can experience bleeding for a week or two. Those men with a larger prostate or those taking blood thinners may see bleeding for a longer period of time. If you are concerned about the bleeding call the office immediately.

GreenLight laser prostate surgery has been shown to provide a long lasting durable improvement to a man’s symptoms. There is approximately a 10% risk of retreatment at 8-10 years.

The majority of men are in hospital overnight only. Some with larger prostates or more complex surgery may require to stay an additional night or so.

Yes, it is possible to have sluggish bowel function for a few days after GreenLight laser prostate surgery. It is important to have a high fibre diet, remain well hydrated and if still experiencing sluggish bowels to take Movicol or other such product available from your local pharmacy to help things along.

The majority of men I have treated with GreenLight laser prostate surgery are surprised at the minimal amount of discomfort they experience after surgery.

In most men the catheter is left in place overnight only. For those men with a very large prostate and a longer operation time a catheter may be left in place for an additional night.

Yes, all men have a catheter inserted at the end of the procedure.