Question:
I am a 65-year-old man with a diagnosis of BPH. I have received different kinds of supplements and drugs for the last two years. Although I observed some amelioration in my symptoms, I can't tolerate the medications anymore. My doctor suggested that I might need surgery called TUR-P.
I'd like to know more about this procedure, and is it okay for me?
Answer:
The indication of surgery depends on the patient's conditions and the doctor's preference and varies from patient to patient., so , ask your doctor for further discussion. However, this procedure could work for you based on what you mentioned briefly.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure involving cutting away a section of the prostate in men with Benign Prostate Hypertrophy or BPH.
When the prostate enlarges, it can pressure the bladder and urethra., which causes symptoms such as having difficulty peeing, a frequent need to pee or waking up multiple times during the night to pee.
In the early stages of BPH, we can use healthy nutrition, supplements, herbs or drugs to control the symptoms and slow prostate growth. However, when the prostate enlarges and gets too big ( more than 60 grams on Ultrasound), or the symptoms don't respond to conservative measures, we can choose the TUR-P as the next suitable alternative for BPH.
TURP, as you see on video, is carried out using a resectoscope, a thin metal tube containing a light, camera and wire loop. This is passed along your urethra until it reaches your prostate, which means no cuts (incisions) need to be made in your skin.
The loop of wire is then heated with an electric current and used to cut away the section of your prostate, causing your symptoms. A catheter is then inserted into your urethra to pump fluid into the bladder and flush away pieces of the prostate that have been removed.
General or spinal anaesthesia is used during the procedure, so you don't feel any pain while it's carried out.
Recovering from TURP
You'll usually need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 2 days after your operation. The catheter used during the operation will usually be taken out between 1 day to one week afterwards.
It's normal to have some difficulties peeing and some blood in your urine for a few weeks. These problems should improve as you recover, but you should contact the hospital clinic or your doctor if you're concerned.
There are some potential risks for this procedure, such as retrograde ejaculation or urge - incontinence which your doctor usually talks about them before your surgery.
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