Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgery used to treat urinary problems that are caused by an enlarged prostate. This is indicated for men who fail medication or present with acute retention of urine.
An instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the tip of your penis and into the tube that carries urine from your bladder (urethra). The resectoscope helps your doctor see and trim away excess prostate tissue that’s blocking urine flow.
TURP is generally considered an option for men who have moderate to severe urinary problems that haven’t responded to medication
