Laser ablation of bladder leukoplakia

Bladder leukoplakia is a pathological condition in which keratinized or other types of tissues replace the normal mucous membranes of this hollow organ. Such a urological problem practically does not lend itself to conservative therapy. Taking medications or instillations (local drugs) does not eliminate the disease; it can only temporarily reduce its unpleasant symptoms.

Effective methods of treating leukoplakia of the bladder include the removal of altered areas of its mucous membrane. An experienced surgeon-urologist, Dr. Sergii Vladimirovich Liulko performs laser ablation in Kyiv (vaporization or coagulation are uses). The operation is performed in a surgical center using modern laser equipment from German manufacturer Dornier. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and the patient can return home to his everyday life on the same day. Make an appointment now!

The main advantages of laser ablation include the effective elimination of leukoplakia, that is, of the altered mucous tissues of the bladder. As a result, the main painful symptoms realize quickly, and the patient's quality of life is noticeably improved.

Other advantages of laser ablation of bladder leukoplakia include:

• minimum level of tissue trauma. The affected areas treated by a laser beam and healthy ones remain untouched
• absence of bleeding or blood in the urine, since the laser provides effective coagulation (cauterization) of the tissues
• impact on the cause of leukoplakia, namely a chronic infection that was present in the bladder. Laser energy leads to the death of the causative agent of the disease and eliminates the inflammatory process
• minimal risks of relapse
• short rehabilitation period. As a rule, you can return to your everyday life on the day of the procedure or the next day. A complete restoration of the bladder (cleansing of its mucous membranes) occurs in a month, while with other types of surgical operations - after 5-6 months.

The operation is performed under anesthesia (usually general anesthesia) and takes approximately 30 minutes. First, the urologist inserts a cystoscope through the urethra - an endoscopic tube with a diameter of about 5.5 mm and a video camera that provides visual control of all manipulations. Through this equipment, laser radiation isadministrated to the affected area. The laser's energy leads to the evaporation of pathological tissues (leukoplakia) from the organ's surface with simultaneous coagulation (cauterization,) which eliminates bleeding and the appearance of blood in the urine.

The rehabilitation period in hospital is usually absent or does not exceed 12 hours. Recovery is quick and gentle. Usually, patients do not have any complaints of urination or painful sensations after laser ablation of the bladder.

The main results of laser ablation include the disappearance of the main symptoms of cystitis, including

• reduced urge to urinate both during the day and at night
• cessation of pain in the lower abdomen
• lack of discomfort or pain when urinating, etc.

You can find all the details about laser ablation of bladder leukoplakia at a consultation with Dr. Liulko. Make an appointment via Viber, Telegram, or by phone.