What is Transurethral Resection of Prostate?
Transurethral resection of the prostate, commonly known as TURP is a surgical procedure used to treat urinary issues caused by an enlarged prostate, often due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). Expansion of the prostate can cause pressure on the bladder and urethra, leading to symptoms like difficulty in peeing. The procedure involves a resectoscope being passed through the urethra, allowing the surgeon to remove extra prostate tissue blocking urine flow. TURP is an effective treatment for moderate to serious urinary problems in men, which persist despite medication.
The prostate gland, found in males, is located below the bladder and wraps around the urethra. Sometimes a TURP may also be necessary to treat symptoms without surgery, such as prostate cancer causing an inability to urinate. TURP can be performed as a standard TURP or as a laser TURP surgery based on the urologist’s recommendations.
| Procedure Name | TURP |
|---|---|
| Type of Surgery | Standard or laser |
| Type of Anesthesia | General or spinal anesthesia |
| Procedure Duration | 30 minutes to 90 minutes |
| Recovery Duration | Few days to few weeks |













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