Transurethral Resection of the Prostate abbreviated TURP is our fifth article in our Urology Treatments series that we have been covering since April 26. TURP is a medical surgery and it helps in removing a portion of the prostate gland through the penis. This procedure requires no incision to the body.
In short, this is typically how TURP is conducted:
- Instrument named resectoscope is inserted through the urethra to reach prostate
- Urethra is the narrow passage of urine in the body
- Resectoscope measures roughly 12 inches in length, ½ inch in diameter.
- Instrument contains light in the head valve
- It is inserted through the penis, wire loop guided by surgeon
- Obstructing tissue removed one piece at a time
- The removed pieces of tissue are carried by fluid into the bladder
- Then flushed out at the end of the procedure
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Watch how it works:
TURP is normally conducted on patients who have prostate enlargement, often due to a symptom called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH). Prostate enlargement can apply pressure against the urethra and may obstruct the passage of urine willing to exit from the body.
Some symptoms that are often seen:
- Hard time getting urine stream started
- Have to get up more to go at night
- Urgent need to urinate
- Leakage after urination
Here is another video:
Browse by country for TURP surgery:
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- TURP Surgery in Costa Rica
- TURP Surgery in Germany
- TURP Surgery in India
- TURP Surgery in Israel
- TURP Surgery in Malaysia
- TURP Surgery in Mexico
- TURP Surgery in Philippines
- TURP Surgery in Singapore
- TURP Surgery in Thailand
- TURP Surgery in Turkey
- TURP Surgery in Brazil
- TURP Surgery in Colombia
- TURP Surgery in Poland
This concludes our focus on Urology Treatments. Starting Tuesday May 11th, I will continue covering hot topics in medical tourism and dedicate the rest of the month to advanced dental procedures and the affiliated medical and dental centers that have been accredited by the Joint Commission International around the world. Until then, thank you for reading, enjoy your weekend and hope to see you soon.
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