Transurethral Resection Of The Prostate

It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia bph.
Transurethral resection of the prostate. It is done in order to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate. The surgeon reaches the prostate by putting an instrument into the end of the penis and through the urethra. If your prostate becomes too large your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as transurethral resection of the prostate turp. Transurethral resection of the prostate commonly known as a turp plural turps and rarely as a transurethral prostatic resection tupr is a urological operation.
A transurethral resection of the prostate turp is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. Transurethral resection of the prostate turp is a surgery to remove the inside part of the prostate gland. It is by far the most common of the surgical procedures used for benign prostate disease. As the name indicates it is performed by visualising the prostate through the urethra and removing tissue by electrocautery or sharp dissection.
No incisions are needed. It can help relieve the uncomfortable or painful symptoms. It is one option available to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate or other benign non cancerous prostate disease. Webmd explains what you need to know.