What is transuretral prostate resection?

Transuretral prostate resection, or Turp, is surgery for the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. The procedure includes removal of the prostate tissue, with the prostate accessible by means of the urethra. This is a relatively non -invasive procedure that causes a good result for up to 90% of patients. Although it is a benign state, this can cause negative side effects in many men, including frequent urination combined with urination of problems and increased needs of urine at night. Prostate enlargement can lead to kidney damage and bladder, causing transuretral resection of the prostate is an important procedure for men with a condition. This procedure can also provide symptomatic relief for men with prostate cancer.

Men who undergo transuretral resection of the prostate gland, recommend their doctor to avoid food or drink for the north clock before the procedure. Any medicines that are taken should be discussed with a doctor before surgery to see if it is safeuse. Men who take certain medicines such as blood thinners may be recommended to stop temporarily taking them before the procedure.

During transuretral prostate resection, the patient receives either a general or spinal anesthetic. In the latter case, it will remain conscious during the operation, but will not feel pain. During the procedure, the surgeon inserts an instrument called a resectoscope into the urethra. The resectoscope is an average of about twelve inches (30 cm) long and a half inches (1.25 cm) and is equipped with a light source and an electric or laser loop with which the surgeon removes excess prostate tissue. The procedure takes approximately sixty to ninety minutes.

While it is to recover it can take several weeks. After being released from the hospital, men are recommended to avoid driving for at least one week, as anesthetics can significantly slow reflexes. In addition, they should avoid for several weekst strenuous exercise. Most men will be able to restore sexual activity after four to six weeks, provided there is no serious complications or side effects.

Some men may experience side effects or complications after transuretral prostate resection. However, the procedure is generally considered safe and most men do not experience serious side effects. Possible side effects include urinary tract infections, urination and incontinence pain. It may also follow sexual dysfunction with possible erectile dysfunction or retrograde ejaculation. The second condition is not painful or life -threatening, but may cause a reduced sexual feeling. Retrograde ejaculation can also reduce fertility because the condition involves the release of the spherical into the bladder during ejaculation.