Orange Coast Urology specializes in the treatment of prostate symptoms.

EVOLVE® Laser System - a complete Procedural System

Orange Coast Urology offers the breakthrough laser treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) - that quickly and gently removes blocking known as Laser Induced Flow Enhancement (LIFE^TM) - using the EVOLVE® Laser System in our office. Specializing in the treatment of prostate symptoms, Dr. Gilbert is a leader in the fiber optic LIFE^TM technique.

LIFE^TM Laser Induced Flow Enhancement procedures for BPH treatment are a simple and effective process for bringing true definitive care to BPH. The result is a minimally invasive procedure with enhanced patient benefits such as quick recovery, local anesthesia, and minimal post-treatment side effects or discomfort.

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LIFE provides a better patient experience through a number of advanced features and benefits:

• Minimal post-treatment discomfort or side effects
• Local anesthesia option
• Quick recovery
• Limited need for post-op catheterization
• No hospitalization post-op required
• Optional as an office visit co-pay versus hospital deductible

LOW RISK OF COMPLICATIONS

• Low stress on cardiovascular system
• In most cases, there is no impact on sexual performance and continence
• Ideal for patients taking anticoagulant medication
• No blood transfusions necessary
• Ideal control of unintended bleeding

TISSUE INTERACTION
Because soft tissue contains a high percentage of water, a surgical energy laser must be well absorbed in water to ablate tissue properly. Also, absorption in hemoglobin is imperative for char-free coagulation and successful hemostasis. The significance of the EVOLVE Laser System is that it provides the highest absorption in water and hemoglobin from the same wavelength. The fiber radiation pattern ensures the effective delivery and focus to the tissue.