Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure commonly used to treat urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate gland. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. When the prostate enlarges, it can squeeze the urethra and interfere with the normal urine flow.
During a TURP procedure, a surgeon uses a thin, lighted tube called a resectoscope inserted through the urethra. The resectoscope contains a cutting instrument that trims away excess prostate tissue, alleviating the blockage and improving urine flow. TURP is typically performed under general or spinal anaesthesia and may require a short hospital stay.
TURP is a highly effective treatment for urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. It can relieve symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, difficulty starting and stopping urination, and incomplete bladder emptying. Most patients experience significant improvement in their urinary symptoms after the procedure.
Patients may experience temporary side effects such as blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, and bladder spasms, which usually resolve within a few weeks. Follow doctor’s instructions for post-operative care and attend follow-up appointments.
If your loved one is suffering from urinary problems and wants a permanent solution, contact our TURP Specialities to improve quality of life by relieving urinary obstruction and restoring normal urine flow.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure used to treat urinary issues that are brought about by an amplified prostate. An instrument called a resectoscope is embedded through the tip of your penis and into the cylinder that conveys pee from your bladder (urethra). The resectoscope enables your primary care physician to see and trim away an abundance of prostate tissue that is blocking urine stream.
TURP is commonly viewed as a possibility for men who have moderate to serious urinary issues that haven’t reacted to prescription. While TURP has been viewed as the best treatment for an expanded prostate, various other, negligibly obtrusive techniques are getting increasingly successful. These methods by and large reason less inconveniences and have a faster recuperation period than TURP.