Laser Treatment for BPH

Laser treatment for enlarged prostate is one of the latest advanced techniques that provides excellent results for patients—especially for patients from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait who are seeking effective, safe, and affordable treatment. Egypt offers advanced laser technologies such as HoLEP (Holmium Laser), Thulium laser, and GreenLight laser at costs 60–70% lower than in Gulf countries.

If your condition is not suitable for laser treatment, the best alternative may be transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or robotic prostate surgery.

It is a procedure in which the surgeon removes or vaporizes the enlarged part of the prostate using a highly precise laser beam—without the need for open surgery. The goal is to improve urine flow and eliminate symptoms such as urinary retention and difficulty urinating.

1) HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)

• The most common and highly effective technique.

• Suitable for all prostate sizes, including very large cases.

2) ThuLEP (Thulium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate)

• Higher precision with less bleeding.

• Excellent for elderly patients and those on blood thinners.

3) GreenLight Laser

• Very fast recovery.

• Suitable for moderate cases.

• No surgical incision or large wound.

• 90% less bleeding compared to traditional surgery.

• Discharge from the hospital within 24 hours.

• Usually, it does not affect sexual function.

• Suitable for elderly patients and those taking blood thinners.

• Patients with an enlarged prostate who experience urinary obstruction.

• Patients who did not respond to medications.

• Patients suffering from recurrent urinary retention.

• Patients on blood thinners.

• Elderly patients.

1. Spinal or light general anesthesia.

2. Insertion of an endoscope through the urethra.

3. Directing the laser to remove or vaporize the enlarged tissue.

4. Controlling bleeding using the laser.

5. Placement of a catheter for 12–24 hours.

6. Discharge home the same day or the following day.

• Improved urination within 24 hours.

• Better bladder control within a few days.

• Success rate of 90–95%.

• Return to normal activity within one week.

• Mild blood in urine for two days.

• Slight burning sensation during urination.

• Temporary need for a catheter.

• Rarely: retrograde ejaculation.

The cost ranges between $1,200 – $1,400 USD

• Type of laser used (Holmium – Thulium – GreenLight).

• Surgeon’s experience.

• Degree of prostate enlargement.

• Length of hospital stay.

In Gulf countries, the cost ranges between 14,000 – 25,000 SAR (Equivalent to approximately 70,000 – 120,000 EGP)

→ Egypt is 60–70% more affordable while offering the same technologies.

MedTripFinder works with a selected group of top professors of urology who are capable of treating complex and elderly cases, as they specialize in:

• HoLEP (Holmium Laser).

• Thulium Laser.

• GreenLight vaporization.

• Full coordination of medical tests.

• Selecting the most suitable surgeon for your case.

• Preferential pricing.

• Hotel booking + private driver + airport pickup.

• Post-operative follow-up.

• 24-hour WhatsApp support.

Pain is minimal and usually lasts only one day.

Usually within 3–5 days.

It usually does not affect erectile function.

Only 12–24 hours.

Yes — laser treatment is the best option for them.