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Prostate surgery (TURP): Removal of excess prostate tissue through the urethra. It is done for enlarged prostate causing poor urine flow or retention.
Removal of excess prostate tissue through the urethra.
Enlarged prostate causing poor urine flow or retention.
Urine tests; blood thinners managed on advice.
Bleeding, infection, retrograde ejaculation, incontinence (uncommon).
Catheter for 1 to 3 days; blood in urine for some weeks.
What is turp?
Removal of excess prostate tissue through the urethra.
Why is turp done?
Enlarged prostate causing poor urine flow or retention.
How do I prepare for turp?
Urine tests; blood thinners managed on advice.
How long is recovery after turp?
Catheter for 1 to 3 days; blood in urine for some weeks.
What are the risks of turp?
Bleeding, infection, retrograde ejaculation, incontinence (uncommon).
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references