TURP Full Form in Medical is Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. Urinary issues due to an enlarged prostate can be surgically corrected.
The urethra is the tube that transfers urine from the bladder, and a resectoscope is put through the penis to access it. The resectoscope allows your doctor to see the prostate and remove any extra tissue that is preventing urine from draining.
When other treatments have failed, TURP may be an alternative for men with mild to severe urinary difficulties. While transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) was once thought to be the most successful treatment for a prostate that is enlarged, several new, less invasive techniques are showing promise. These treatments are preferable to TURP because they often result in fewer problems and a shorter recovery time.
The average time needed to complete a TURP is between 60 and 90 minutes. You will be given general anesthesia to render you asleep during surgery or spinal anesthesia to keep you awake but pain-free. Antibiotics may be prescribed for you as well to keep an infection at bay.
Symptoms are often rapidly alleviated after a TURP. Within a day or two, most men see a marked improvement in their urinary output. Sometimes, especially after a long period of time has elapsed, additional treatment is required to alleviate symptoms.