Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Question 1

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Answer 1

removal of an enlarged prostate which is causing urinary problems

Question 2

how is TURP completed

Answer 2

a combined visual and surgical instrument (resectoscope) is inserted into the tip of the penis into the urethra, the prostate which surrounds the urethra and is blocking the flow of urine is trimmed away

Question 3

indications

Answer 3

symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia such as increased frequency of urination, difficulty starting urination, feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, UTIs
to prevent complications due to blocked urine flow, such as UTIs, kidney or bladder damage

Question 4

complications

Answer 4

difficulty urinating for a few days following surgery, therefore a catheter is required, however this increases risk of UTIs
dry orgasm (release of semen into the bladder rather than out of the penis)
erectile dysfunction
bleeding (TURP not recommended in men who are on blood thinning agents)