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ABOUT TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE (TURP)

TURP is the abbreviation for transurethral resection of the prostate, a procedure which reduces the size of the prostate gland. This procedure is the most common to treat benign prostate disease.

This surgical procedure is performed when the prostate is enlarged due to a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and the patient presents urinary symptoms. The classic symptoms of this condition are weak and slow urinary system, the feeling that the bladder is not empty after urinating, bladder pain, abdominal mass, and/or incontinence.

Recommended for

  • Patients with an enlarged prostate and symptoms such as pain when urinating.

TIME REQUIREMENTS

  • Number of days in hospital: 1 – 3 days.
  • Time off work

It takes from 3 to 5 weeks to fully recover from this procedure.

TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE (TURP)

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Country Cost
United States 8400€
Mexico 6191€
Spain 5320€
Poland 3300€
Thailand 2671€

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BEFORE TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE (TURP) ABROAD

A cystoscopy will be needed in order to check the prostate size and test the urinary system. Specific medications will be prescribed before and after the procedure, and the patient will be advised to avoid medications which can cause excessive bleeding.

HOW IS IT PERFORMED

When the patient is under anesthesia, the surgeon will insert a resectoscope through the penis tip and inside the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder) in order to reach the prostate. With this tool, the surgeon will cut away the excess prostate tissue that is blocking the flow of urine. After the surgery the surgeon will insert a catheter to help the patient to urinate during the days following the operation as the urethra will be sore and swollen.

Anesthesia

Spinal anesthetic or general anesthesia

Procedure duration

The Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) takes 60 to 90 minutes.

The surgeon reshapes the nose into the desired shape or size.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE (TURP)

Post procedure care

After around 48 hours the catheter can be removed. However, if the patient is still unable to urinate, another catheter might be needed temporarily. The patient will have to avoid lifting heavy objects and drink a lot of water to avoid urinary tract infections and help to clean the urine from blood clots.

Possible discomfort

  • Urinary retention after surgery
  • Pain while urinating
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Blood in the urine

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT TRANSURETHRAL RESECTION OF THE PROSTATE (TURP)

Success rates

This procedure provides a relief from symptoms in 70% – 85% of men treated.

Potential risks

  • Men with a very enlarged prostate may experience heavy bleeding during the surgery, and a blood transfusion may be needed
  • Incontinence
  • TURP syndrome: this occurs when the body absorbs too much of the liquid used to irrigate the surgery area
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Retrograde ejaculation (also known as dry orgasm)
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