PlasmaButton™ vaporization is a completely new surgical option that is now available to doctors for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is an innovative advancement to a conventional TURP in which prostate tissue is removed more gently using low temperature plasma energy. This device is not for use in treating prostate cancer.

As opposed to the conventional TURP, this new procedure does not cut and shave off tissue with a loop or burn it away with a laser, but gently vaporizes the tissue with a small button-shaped electrode. Using low-voltage energy, a plasma field is created that coats the half-spherical shaped button. Tissue in contact with this plasma field is vaporized. The surgeon uses a unique hovering technique so there is virtually no direct contact needed between the Button and tissue. This advanced Button not only vaporizes the enlarged tissue, it also coagulates the remaining healthy tissue and leaves behind a smooth surface. Bleeding during and after surgery can be minimized from the start encouraging a rapid healing process.