Details of TURP

Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP is a surgical method to remove unwanted tissues that cause the prostate to enlarge. The operation is conducted with the help of a medical device known as resectoscope.

Feeling of urgent need to urinate
Prolonged urination
Urinary tract infection
Bladder stones

Blood tests
Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
Urine flow tests

During the surgery, the surgeon inserts the resectoscope from the penis tip to the prostate, and cuts the excess tissues one by one from the prostate gland.

Infection
Erectile dysfunction
Reduced sodium content in blood