Question posted by gknitz on 8 Jan 2016
Last updated on 20 March 2016 by suzanne66
I have Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) where my prostate has grown to 100cc. I am 60 years old and I am scheduled for surgery in ten days. The doctor will be using the Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) method to remove tissue around the urethra.
The doctor said the we may not be able to remove all the material in one operation and he may need a second operation to finish the job. Does this sound correct? Do urologists need to go back a second time to finish TURP surgery.
Thanks.
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a type of prostate surgery done to relieve moderate to severe urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
During TURP, a combined visual and surgical instrument (resectoscope) is inserted through the tip of your penis and into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). The urethra is surrounded by the prostate. Using the resectoscope, your doctor trims away excess prostate tissue that's blocking urine flow and increases the size of the channel that allows you to empty your bladder.
Following TURP, most men experience significant relief of symptoms but if the prostate gland was quite large it could require another surgery.
Because surgery leaves behind part of the prostate gland, it is possible for BPH symptoms to redevelop. However, surgery can offer relief for between seven and 15 years for most people.
For more information see:
https://www.drugs.com/cg/enlarged-prostate-bph.html
https://www.drugs.com/cg/transurethral-prostatectomy.html
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