Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Question 1

Complications of Transurethral Resection: TURP

Answer 1

Complications of Transurethral Resection: TURP

T ur syndrome
U rethral stricture/UTI
R etrograde ejaculation
P erforation of the prostate

Question 2

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) syndrome occurs when irrigation fluid enters the systemic circulation. The triad of features are:

Answer 2

1. Hyponatraemia: dilutional
2. Fluid overload
3. Glycine toxicity