Once all the has been removed, a cavity is left, relieving the obstruction to urine flow. As the procedure progresses, all the "chippings" of flush forwards into the bladder. At the end of the …

TURP involves telescopic removal of the obstructing, central part of the prostate with diathermy (electric current), creating a wide channel to allow urine to flow more easily. We usually insert …

TRANSURETHRAL PROSTATECTOMY (TURP) FOR BENIGN DISEASE Page 3 will be used. All methods minimise pain; your anaesthetist will explain the pros and cons of each type of …

What does the procedure involve? This operation involves the telescopic removal or incision of the obstructing, central part of the prostate with heat diathermy and temporary insertion of a …

TURP is an operation carried out on patients who have developed an enlarged prostate. As the prostate enlarges, it squashes the urethra (a bit like putting your foot on a hosepipe) and this …

BAUS has introduced procedure-specific consent forms (PSCF) documenting the risks associated with urological procedures. We compared patients' understanding of the risks and benefits of …

Transurethral resection of the prostate (commonly known as a TURP, plural TURPs, and rarely as a transurethral prostatic resection, TUPR) is a urological operation. It is used to treat benign …

TURP involves telescopic removal of the obstructing, central part of the prostate with diathermy (electric current), creating a wide channel to allow urine to flow more easily.

Please also refer to the appropriate leaflet about TURP or other related procedures (greenlight, HoLEP, Rezum and Urolift) via the links below for further information from The British …

TURP (Transurethral resection of the prostate) From Guthrie to HoLEP. The TURP as we know it today is a development of prostatic and bladder neck incisions, punches and cautery. John …