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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Surgery Overview
During transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), an instrument is inserted up the Reference urethra Opens New Window to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow.
TURP usually requires a stay in the hospital. And is done using a Reference general Opens New Window or Reference spinal anesthetic Opens New Window.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: March 5, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference J. Curtis Nickel, MD, FRCSC - Urology |
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