Prostate Laser Treatment

I can’t say enough about Dr. Karamanian and his Houston-based Laser Prostate Center staff. If you detect prostate cancer early enough, then the Focal Laser Ablation method is something you should consider. In late 2019, I had a Gleason score of 7 (4+3) and started to look at my options for treatment. There are several traditional methods that I was not thrilled about, and I was looking for something that might be a little less invasive and nontraditional. While researching treatments, my wife heard about the then-new Laser Ablation method, a nontraditional method of treating prostate cancer, which led me to Dr. Karamanian in Houston. I flew to Houston for the initial MRI and consult, which determined if I was a candidate for the procedure. It turned out that I was. All details were explained and returned two months later for the procedure. It was not a walk in the park, especially the catheter part, but the procedure was explained, and there were no lasting issues. PSA at the one-year point had dropped to .2. It's been five years now, and my PSA is still sitting at .2, and the MRI results are good. The staff is very friendly and helpful, from Ariana at the front office to Donnie, the nurse who helped me while I was there in the beginning and afterward. Dr. Karamanian has been nothing but professional and friendly throughout the entire time. He answered all questions, and I never felt as if I was rushed on anything. I highly recommend getting in touch with Dr. Karamanian and his staff if you find yourself in need of treatment, especially if you are interested in something nontraditional and potentially less invasive.

I can’t say enough how grateful I am to Dr. K and his staff. Dr. K was so meticulously professional with the procedure and Donnie is very caring for your comfort. From the initial contact with Nicole our experience has been top notch.

Effective alternative to 'old-school' treatments of prostate cancer. PLC's progressive approach to cancer treatment should be the standard. All staff members from the top down are knowledgeable and very responsive.

My journey with prostate cancer started in 2016, fortunately it was slow growing. Covidiocy prevented any follow up during that period. When I finally was able to see my urologist, the cancer had grown to G7 (3+4)). I was given the usual choices - prostatectomy or radiation...I didn't find either palatable. After finding about Laser treatment and a thorough discussion and assessment with the excellent staff at the Houston Prostate Laser Centre, we (my wife and I) decided that was the only course of action. The laser ablation treatment was performed in Feb, 2023 by Dr. Harmon, largely on the left side. Unfortunately, my PSA did not drop at the 6 month review. A subsequent PSMA showed an undetected small lesion on the right side that the previous MRI's and biopsies didn't show. A second laser treatment was performed in June 2024. The latest 6 month review showed an amazing drop in PSA (0.69) and a cancer free MRI. Dr. K's excitement was evident. The assessment is as good as it can get. As in the first treatment, the only negative was having to wear the "leg keg" for 10 days. No physical problems whatsoever. Urinary function and sexual health are preserved. This procedure is so much better than the options. Unless you are not a candidate, there is no other choice! Once again, my thanks and praises to Dr. K and all the staff at the Houston Prostate Laser Center!!