TURP

 

 transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate.

The prostate is a small gland in the pelvis only found in men. It's located between the penis and bladder, and surrounds the urethra (the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis).

If the prostate becomes enlarged, it can place pressure on the bladder and urethra. This can cause symptoms such as having difficulty peeing.

Why TURP is carried out

TURP is often recommended when prostate enlargement causes troublesome symptoms and fails to respond to treatment with medication.

Symptoms that may improve after TURP include:

• problems with starting to pee
• a weak flow of pee, or stopping and starting
• having to strain to pee
• a frequent need to pee
• waking up frequently during the night to pee
• a sudden urge to pee
• being unable to empty your bladder fully