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  • derek76
    derek76 viet78904

    Posted

    Not new but probably version 3 of GL PVP. I had the original version in 2005 soon after it arrived in the UK.

    The Times article yesterday gave the NHS price at under £600 so I imagine that this version must  use reusable laser rods or a different technique. The original version needed a new rod each time and a second for a very large prostate.

    Privately it was costing around £6k.

  • kenneth1955
    kenneth1955 viet78904

    Posted

    Not new But improved Same side effect as a Turp But at least it helps  Ken 
    • Jezzaman
      Jezzaman kenneth1955

      Posted

      Ken,

      We both know the downside of this archaic treatment, you have been banging on about it for years on this forum.

      Remind everyone about your Urolift and I had PAE, both alternative and non-invasive treatments with few side effects if any.

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Jezzaman

      Posted

      Good morning.  I did not say anything against it.  If that is the procedure you pick more power to them  But just get all the facts before you pic so you have no surprises Information is the key my friend  Have a great day...Ken
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Jezzaman

      Posted

      I'm sorry for some of my comments.  Life goes on.  On way to the hospital having heart catheteration at least 1 stent maybe more.Talk later good health to all Ken
    • Jezzaman
      Jezzaman kenneth1955

      Posted

      Hi Ken

      I am sorry to hear that, I wasnt having a go at you by the way.

      Good luck

      regards

      Jeremy

    • ScottFree
      ScottFree kenneth1955

      Posted

      Ken,

      I have had 4 heart Caths and soon a 5th. If you have not had, nothing to it. If no stint, I have had lunch on the way home.  If you have a stint, normally a night in hospital as a precaution. I am trying to get in for a PAE but time consuming as the new HIPA rules no longer let you pick up your records and cause long waits.  I am asuming a PAE is more or less like a heart cath but with some short term side effects.  Seems far less invasive and potential serious side effects from most alternatives.

      Good Luck.

    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 Jezzaman

      Posted

      I know you were not.  Just got home. The one I was worried about was fine bit he found one at 90%.  All good  Take care and Thank you  Ken
    • kenneth1955
      kenneth1955 ScottFree

      Posted

      Thanks all was fine.  Stayed one night Had one stent put in the artery was 90% blocked.  The worst part was staying in bed and not moving your leg.  My doctor was 2 1/2 hours late so I was in bed for 10 hours.  Also had trouble peeing from the dye  Home know..  Take care  Ken 
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