Prostate Surgery Turp
It is one option available to relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate or other benign non cancerous prostate disease. A transurethral resection of the prostate turp is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. Fig 1 Surgery Through The Urethra Medical Illustration Prostate Medical Experts This is the most common surgery to treat bph. Prostate surgery turp . Turp is a major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. The surgeon reaches the prostate by putting an instrument into the end of the penis and through the urethra. No incisions are needed. It s located between the penis and bladder and surrounds the urethra the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis. You are given a general anaesthetic which means that you are asleep and do not feel any pain. The prostate is a walnut sized gland that makes a component of semen. Your doctor may recommend the turp procedure to treat an enlarged prostate due to benign pro