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Slidell Memorial Offers Advanced In-Office Patient EVOLVE(R) Laser Prostate Treatment

Posted on: Friday, 5 September 2008, 12:00 CDT

SLIDELL, La., Sept. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Men in the New Orleans area who suffer from the symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate now have the option of out-patient, in-office treatment to cure the problem. Slidell Memorial Hospital is now offering the LIFE(TM) (Laser Induced Flow Enhancement) procedure using the EVOLVE(R) Laser System. The LIFE(TM) procedure is a breakthrough laser treatment for benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) that quickly and gently removes blocking prostate tissue without bleeding.

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"Too many men suffer with the symptoms of frequent or difficult urination that are caused by a benign enlargement of the prostate," says Dr. Esteban Romano, an urologist who practices at SMH. "Recent studies have shown that 50 percent of men over 60 and 80 percent of men over 80 are symptomatic."

Often men are reluctant to seek treatment, thinking the treatment options are painful and require extensive surgical procedures. However, the innovative LIFE(TM) laser treatment from biolitec, Inc. allows the physician to vaporize prostate tissue that is blocking the urinary tract in a simple treatment. biolitec's LIFE(TM) therapy can be performed under spinal and general anaesthesia and can be completed in as little as 15 to 45 minutes. The procedure is covered by most insurance.

Calling the LIFE(TM) "the most powerful urology laser on the market today," urologist Mahmoud Daftary, MD added that the procedure can treat one of the most common and frustrating medical conditions facing men.

"We're excited to bring this groundbreaking treatment to the Southern Louisiana area and hope that those who suffer from enlarged prostate will take advantage of this simple but life changing procedure," Dr. Daftary added.

Those looking for more information about the LIFE(TM) procedure should call (800) 879-1066 or visit http://www.infoprostate.com/NewOrleans .

About Slidell Memorial Hospital

Slidell Memorial Hospital is a full-service 182-bed acute care not-for-profit community hospital located at 1001 Gause Blvd. in the heart of Slidell. Founded in 1959, SMH is the third-largest employer in St. Tammany Parish, employing 1,300 full-, part-time and pool clinical and administrative employees. SMH serves as a primary healthcare resource for families in St. Tammany Parish, LA; Pearl River County, MS; and the greater Mississippi Gulf Coast region. It is located online at http://www.slidellmemorial.org/ .

About biolitec

Founded in 1986, biolitec, Inc. is a global leader in the development of medical lasers and fiber optics for medical, dental, and industrial markets in the OEM and direct-to-market arenas. For more than 17 years biolitec has manufactured medical-grade fiberoptics and fiberoptic delivery systems suitable for applications in general surgery, ophthalmology, dentistry, wound care, ENT, urology, vascular, OB/GYN, orthopedic, podiatry and veterinary fields. The company's East Longmeadow, Massachusetts facility adheres to strict GMP guidelines and is ISO 13485 certified. biolitec is a publicly traded company, ticker symbol BIBG.DE.

For more information, contact 800-934-2377 or visit http://www.biolitec-us.com/

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biolitec, Inc.

CONTACT: Tina Lessard of biolitec, Inc., +1-860-678-4300, ext. 222,tlessard@goodbait.com

Web site: http://www.biolitec-us.com/http://www.infoprostate.com/NewOrleanshttp://www.slidellmemorial.org/

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