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PVP second generation?
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| Bob fritts 2004-10-26, 10:08 pm |
| Having had a ThermatRX procedure 2 years ago (with insufficient results)
I am a candidate for a TURP or PVP.
Usually when a new procedure such as PVP is introduced, after a while an
improved product or procedure is introduced. Does anyone know if this
has happened with PVP, or is a new and improved version coming and when
it may be available??
Bob Fritts
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| Lee M. 2004-10-27, 7:11 pm |
| I believe the wavelength of the laser has been changed since it first came
out to improve results.
"Bob fritts" <bobfritts@cox.net> wrote in message
news:gLDfd.80905$cJ3.63674@fed1read06...
> Having had a ThermatRX procedure 2 years ago (with insufficient results)
> I am a candidate for a TURP or PVP.
>
> Usually when a new procedure such as PVP is introduced, after a while an
> improved product or procedure is introduced. Does anyone know if this has
> happened with PVP, or is a new and improved version coming and when it may
> be available??
>
> Bob Fritts
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| Lee,
Sorry, your answer is not correct.
PVP's wavelength has always been at 532 nanometers what has changed is the
power level. The power level in the clinical trials was 60 Watts, however,
the commercial version and the version in use since 2002 has been the 80
Watt version.
The present Laserscope "Greenlight" PVP is 80watts at 532 nanometers and is
the "state of the art" version from Laserscope. I am not aware of what
Laserscope R&D is working on but I don't believe going to a high power level
will improve the procedure. I believe that 80 Watts at 532 nanometer is
optimum for prostate surgury with little bleeding and heating.
Patrick
"Lee M." <lmacmil@forget_it.com> wrote in message
news:XGVfd.18175$R05.1713@attbi_s53...
>I believe the wavelength of the laser has been changed since it first came
>out to improve results.
>
> "Bob fritts" <bobfritts@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:gLDfd.80905$cJ3.63674@fed1read06...
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| Lee M. 2004-10-28, 7:11 pm |
| I knew something had changed. Thanks for setting the record straight.
"TAP" <1LCrestview@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:if2dnTGXXN72zR3cRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> Lee,
> Sorry, your answer is not correct.
>
> PVP's wavelength has always been at 532 nanometers what has changed is the
> power level. The power level in the clinical trials was 60 Watts,
> however, the commercial version and the version in use since 2002 has been
> the 80 Watt version.
>
> The present Laserscope "Greenlight" PVP is 80watts at 532 nanometers and
> is the "state of the art" version from Laserscope. I am not aware of what
> Laserscope R&D is working on but I don't believe going to a high power
> level will improve the procedure. I believe that 80 Watts at 532
> nanometer is optimum for prostate surgury with little bleeding and
> heating.
>
> Patrick
> "Lee M." <lmacmil@forget_it.com> wrote in message
> news:XGVfd.18175$R05.1713@attbi_s53...
>
>
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| Lee,
Sorry, your answer is not correct.
PVP's wavelength has always been at 532 nanometers what has changed is the
power level. The power level in the clinical trials was 60 Watts, however,
the commercial version and the version in use since 2002 has been the 80
Watt version.
The present Laserscope "Greenlight" PVP is 80watts at 532 nanometers and is
the "state of the art" version from Laserscope. I am not aware of what
Laserscope R&D is working on but I don't believe going to a high power level
will improve the procedure. I believe that 80 Watts at 532 nanometer is
optimum for prostate surgury with little bleeding and heating.
Patrick
"Lee M." <lmacmil@forget_it.com> wrote in message
news:XGVfd.18175$R05.1713@attbi_s53...
>I believe the wavelength of the laser has been changed since it first came
>out to improve results.
>
> "Bob fritts" <bobfritts@cox.net> wrote in message
> news:gLDfd.80905$cJ3.63674@fed1read06...
>
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| Lee M. 2004-11-02, 11:13 am |
| I knew something had changed. Thanks for setting the record straight.
"TAP" <1LCrestview@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:if2dnTGXXN72zR3cRVn-3w@comcast.com...
> Lee,
> Sorry, your answer is not correct.
>
> PVP's wavelength has always been at 532 nanometers what has changed is the
> power level. The power level in the clinical trials was 60 Watts,
> however, the commercial version and the version in use since 2002 has been
> the 80 Watt version.
>
> The present Laserscope "Greenlight" PVP is 80watts at 532 nanometers and
> is the "state of the art" version from Laserscope. I am not aware of what
> Laserscope R&D is working on but I don't believe going to a high power
> level will improve the procedure. I believe that 80 Watts at 532
> nanometer is optimum for prostate surgury with little bleeding and
> heating.
>
> Patrick
> "Lee M." <lmacmil@forget_it.com> wrote in message
> news:XGVfd.18175$R05.1713@attbi_s53...
>
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