As men age the prostate gland enlarges. Prostate enlargement can compresses the bladder’s outlet obstructing urinary flow.
The Plasma button treatment is minimally invasive. It removes enlarged prostate tissue resulting in a better flow of urine.
Enlarged prostate symptoms:
Slowing of urinary stream with stopping and starting
Need to urinate frequently, especially at night
Occasional complete obstruction of the bladder, urinary retention
A sensation of not completely emptying the bladder
Possible damage to the kidneys if untreated
Bladder infections and stones
BPH Plasma Vaporization (Plasma Button)
This innovative technique involves vaporization of prostate tissue with minimal bleeding and is performed via a small scope, taking approximately one hour, most often with spinal anesthetic.
The patient may need to go home with a catheter for a couple of days but will experience very little pain and often can return to work very quickly.
Clinical advantages of Plasma Button
Rapid recovery time
Low bleeding risk
Minimal side effects
Short catheterization time
Next Steps:
Often, people feel uncomfortable discussing the prostate issues because of embarrassment regarding urination or possible sexual disfunction. Our surgeons are board certified and are available to discuss these private issues with you as well as treatment options both surgical and medical.





5 Comments
How long to wait for a bladder sling operation–had one which failed as went in to low and have been waiting since Oct for another attempt , very frustrating!
can you explain your procedure to me and if it is covered by bc medical. Is this turp? I have had a catheter in me for 48 hrs and have been prescribed tamsulosin CR 0.4 and started that yesterday. Have up to 7 days to get catheter out but thinking of getting it out today. thank you
Can you please advise me the difference between this procedure ‘Plasma Button’ to Turp often referred to peeling of
the Prostate or Laser surgery as another option to improve urine flow.
I would like an answer to Connolly’s question as well.
And is a referral necessary?
Is the Plasma Button procedure covered by BC medical? If not what is the aproxamate price? What are the minimal side effects?