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New laser system given the Green Light!
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes, London’s leading private hospital, has announced the unveiling of a state-of-the-art technique that is set to revolutionise the treatment of prostate disease.
The Greenlight Laser™ system is a giant leap forward in the fight against Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), a common affliction for men characterised by progressive enlargement of the prostate with subsequent impairment of urinary flow and bladder emptying.
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes is one of the first hospitals in the country to adopt the Greenlight Laser system, which is reported to circumvent effectively the problems associated with transurethral prostatectomy (TURP). Although TURP is also effective, it often results in bleeding, both during and after surgery, which requires patients to undergo catheterisation and bladder irrigation and up to six days in hospital.
The Greenlight Laser system is rapidly becoming the therapy of choice for many men suffering from BPH. In a Greenlight procedure a Consultant Urologist, under endoscopic visualisation, uses a high-powered fibre optic device to vaporise and remove obstructive prostate tissue, creating a clean, open urinary channel through the prostate.
The vaporisation leaves behind a very thin zone of coagulated tissue, which is usually sufficient to reduce significantly, or even prevent, post-operative bleeding. |
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The procedure is minimally invasive; patients notice immediate symptom relief and need only stay in hospital for one or two nights.
Retired GP Dr Kumar, who underwent the operation, said: “Greenlight laser was a revelation to me. I had undergone a standard prostate resection previously with much bleeding and other post-operative difficulties. The Greenlight procedure was painless and there was no bleeding. The catheter was removed at 24 hours after the operation and I have been so much more improved since.”
Theatre staff at King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes completed extensive, specialised training for the new equipment under the expert care of Professor Roger Kirby and Mr David Badenoch, Consultant Urologists.
Clive Bath, Chief Executive of King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes said: “We are extremely proud of our reputation of offering our patients the very best treatment available. The Greenlight laser system is at the leading edge of modern medical technology, and we believe it will revolutionise the treatment of this condition.” |
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Press Release, Date: 24/04/2006
Further information please contact:
The King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes Press Office on: +44 (0) 207 993 3833 or e-mail
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King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes
King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes was established in 1899 by two sisters, Agnes and Fanny Keyser, who turned their home at 17 Grosvenor Crescent into a hospital for sick and wounded Officers returning from the Boer War. King Edward VII became the Hospital’s first patron.
The Hospital moved to its present site in Beaumont Street in 1948 when it was officially opened by HRH Queen Mary.
Today, King Edward VII’s Hospital Sister Agnes is an independent, acute Hospital, registered with the Healthcare Commission and recognised by Investors in People It offers the highest standards of nursing excellence, access to the country’s most renowned Surgeons and Physicians, the most modern equipment and facilities combined with impeccable standards of care from which so many patients and their families have benefited over the years.
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