Transurethral resection of the prostate
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| Intervention: Transurethral resection of the prostate | ||
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| ICD-9 code: | 60.29 | |
| MeSH | D020728 | |
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Overview
Transurethral resection of the prostate (also known as TURP, plural TURPs and as a transurethral prostatic resection TUPR) is a urological operation. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As the name indicates, it is performed by visualising the prostate through the urethra and removing tissue by electrocautery or sharp dissection. This is considered the most effective treatment for BPH. This procedure is done with spinal or general anesthetic. A large triple lumen catheter is inserted through the urethra to irrigate and drain the bladder after the surgical procedure is complete. Outcome is considered excellent for 80-90% of BPH patients. As with all invasive procedures, the patient should first discuss medications they are taking with their doctor, most especially blood thinners or anticoagulants, such as warfarin (Coumadin), or aspirin. These may need to be discontinued prior to surgery. Postop complications include bleeding (most common), clotting and hyponatremia (due to bladder irrigation).
See also
Urogenital surgical and other procedures | |
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| Urinary system | kidney: Nephrostomy - Nephrectomy - Kidney transplantation - Nephropexy
ureter: Ureteroscopy - Ureterostomy - Urinary diversion - Ureterosigmoidostomy urinary bladder: Cystectomy (Suprapubic cystostomy) - Cystoscopy |
| Reproductive system - male | prostate: Prostatectomy (Transurethral resection of the prostate)
vas deferens: Vasectomy - Vasovasostomy penis: Circumcision - Penectomy - Penile prosthesis testes: orchiectomy |
| Reproductive system - female (gynecological surgery) | ovary: Oophorectomy
fallopian tubes: Tubal ligation - Salpingectomy uterus: Hysterotomy - Hysteroscopy - Hysterectomy - Vacuum aspiration vagina: Culdocentesis - Hymenotomy - Vaginectomy vulva: Vulvectomy - Colposcopy |
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