September is National Protate Awareness Month

Lumenis believes strongly in patient education and in the importance of building awareness

Despite increasing references to BPH symptoms in pop culture (HBO® “The Sopranos™”), on the big screen (recently released “Wild Hogs”), and in ads for BPH medications on TV and in magazines, many men and their partners still know very little about the condition and treatment options.

3 out of 4 men will experience BPH in their lifetime.  Most men still find BPH symptoms embarrassing to discuss, even with their physicians. And with the deluge of pharmaceutical advertising, many do not understand that BPH does not have to be perpetually managed with pills, but can be safely and effectively relieved with an outpatient procedure.

Lumenis is pleased to launch, in association with National Prostate Health Month, a new educational video for your patients. This video is designed to increase patients’ awareness of BPH, and to help them learn about HoLEP and HoLEP treatment options, and hear from a patient and spouse about their successful experience with the HoLEP  procedure.

Patient Education Video and Brochure
To further this educational effort we have developed a new patient education video that discusses the holmium laser treatment options for BPH. This video is an excellent informational piece that explains the Holmium Laser Ablation of the Prostate (HoLAP) and Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) procedures and their benefits to patients.

• STREAMING ONLINE: watch on the YourUrologyHealth.com website and/or direct your interested patients to the site.
• DOWNLOADABLE WINDOWS MEDIA OR QUICKTIME FILE: by downloading Windows Media or QuickTime (click to download desired format, files are large 100MBs), watch at your leisure.
• DVD: Fill out the online form and one DVD will be sent to you, perfect for playing in your waiting room.

We also have a Prostate Awareness brochure that discusses some of the common urologic conditions that can affect a man’s health. You are welcome to handout the brochure to your patients. Click here to download a print ready PDF.

Patient Education Website
www.YourUrologyHealth.com is an online resource where patients can learn about BPH, holmium laser treatment, and find a physician.  This is a valuable site for patients and a great way for you to let the public know that you treat BPH using the PowerSuite holmium laser.

The Power of One Laser for Urology
Learn more about how the VersaPulse PowerSuite holmium laser has the power to make a difference for you and your patients.

• View video clips of holmium stone, bladder tumor and BPH treatment procedures
• Find and register for a workshop in your area

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