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Urologic procedure

TURP

Transurethral resection of prostate for urinary obstruction caused by benign prostate enlargement.

TURP is an endoscopic surgery that may be indicated when benign prostate enlargement affects bladder emptying and urinary quality.

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Decision pathway

1

Evaluate

Symptoms, studies, and reason for consultation.

  • Review the main symptom and its timeline.
  • Organize studies, reports, and relevant history.
2

Plan

Confirm whether the procedure is appropriate.

  • Compare alternatives before deciding.
  • Clarify preparation, general risks, and expectations.
3

Recover

Follow-up and aftercare.

  • Define follow-up and warning signs.
  • Adjust care according to recovery and findings.

The pathway may change according to available studies, patient safety, and medical judgment.

Understand the procedure

What it may do

The procedure aims to remove prostate tissue that obstructs urine flow. Indication is discussed after reviewing symptoms, studies, and management alternatives.

The indication for any procedure depends on medical evaluation, available studies, and the patient’s overall condition.

When it is discussed

When it may be considered

  • Urinary obstruction from benign prostate enlargement.
  • Persistent urgency, frequency, or weak stream.
  • Poor response or intolerance to medical management.
  • Need to compare surgical options.

Decision and follow-up

How the next step is organized.

The indication is defined after reviewing studies, patient goals, alternatives, and safety considerations.

Before the procedure

Before deciding

Evaluation should distinguish prostate symptoms from other urinary causes and review whether TURP is appropriate compared with alternatives such as HoLEP.

  • Urinary history and current medications.
  • PSA and available prostate studies.
  • Bladder and emptying evaluation when appropriate.
  • General risks and aftercare.

Afterward and follow-up

Follow-up

Follow-up is adapted to the procedure, recovery, and symptoms afterward. Instructions are explained individually.

  • Monitoring of symptoms and urination.
  • Review of aftercare.
  • Attention to fever, significant bleeding, or retention.
  • Control plan according to recovery.

Questions for your visit

Useful questions

  • Why would TURP be considered in my case?
  • How does it compare with HoLEP?
  • Which studies are still needed before deciding?
  • What follow-up would I need?

Frequently asked questions about TURP

No. Symptoms are reviewed together with studies, history, medications, and medical evaluation. During the visit, available studies, the reason for consultation, and overall condition are reviewed to explain whether this procedure is appropriate and what alternatives may exist.

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The information on this page does not replace a medical consultation. If you have blood in your urine, urinary retention, fever, severe pain, or an elevated PSA, request an evaluation with a urologist.