What is TURP Surgery? Things You Should Know.
Enlarged prostate is treatable & TURP surgery is the most common treatment for it. Read to know about this procedure.
Transurethral resection of the prostate is a surgery used to remove parts of the prostate gland. It is used to treat an enlarged prostate and relieve the urinary problems associated with it.
The surgery is also known as TURP (medical abbreviation). TURP, a medical term, may sound very complicated, but it is not. If you had to define TURP, it can be divided into two aspects. The term “transurethral” means that the procedure is performed through the urethra. The phrase “resection of the prostate gland” means cutting out tissue or part of the gland.
TURP is a highly recommended treatment and is extensively carried out with great outcomes. It may also be referred to as “transurethral prostatectomy”.
The prostate is a small gland found in the pelvis of men. It is situated between the penis and the bladder and surrounds the urethra (the tube carrying urine from the urinary bladder to the penis). If the prostate gland becomes enlarged, it can pressurize the bladder as well as the urethra, and thus cause urinary problems/symptoms.
During this procedure, a flexible instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the tip of the penis into the urethra. The excess prostate tissue is cut off or trimmed away by electricity supplied through the resectoscope.
TURP, the medical abbreviation for “transurethral resection of the prostate”, is most effective in treating an enlarged prostate.
As discussed, TURP, or “transurethral resection of the prostate” is performed to reduce the urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (a condition known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH).
The procedure is recommended in men suffering from moderate to severe urinary problems which did not get relieved even after taking medications.
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous condition in which the prostate gland grows in size. It is fairly common in men with aging. When it causes the prostate to grow, it can cause blockage in the urethra and result in symptoms including:
These symptoms can improve after the transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP surgery.
Furthermore, TURP is also carried out to prevent or treat the following complications caused due to blocked urine flow:
TURP procedure steps are as follows:
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP is a medical procedure with several benefits, including:
There can be a risk of developing some urination problems after TURP surgery. The possible risks and complications can be summed up below:
You must immediately contact your doctor upon noticing the following symptoms after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP):
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If you perform more manual work, you may need to take three to four weeks off from work.
One must discuss the potential complications and risks associated with this procedure with the surgeon.
Also, one needs to inform the surgeon about all the medicines he/she is taking before the surgery e.g. blood thinners, as these need to be stopped (certain other medicine doses need to be altered before the procedure.
Alternatives like laser surgery are being preferred over TURP surgery to treat urinary and prostate problems like benign prostate hyperplasia because they offer faster recovery and lesser postoperative complications like excessive bleeding and pain.
You will experience some pain and discomfort along with difficulty and a burning sensation while peeing for a few days after the surgery which should disappear after a few weeks.
You will be prescribed painkillers to manage it. It is necessary to report to the doctor if the pain aggravates or does not go away after several weeks as it may indicate a complication.
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