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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Why It Is Done
Your doctor may recommend TURP if symptoms caused by Reference benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) Opens New Window have not improved in response to home treatment and medicines.
| 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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