How long does it take to recover from a TURP procedure?

It usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks to fully recover from a TURP. Your surgeon or GP will advise you about when it’s safe to return to your normal activities.

Is TURP a major surgery?

Your doctor may recommend the TURP procedure to treat an enlarged prostate due to benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or prostate cancer. TURP is a major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options.

How TURP is done?

TURP is carried out using a device called a resectoscope, which is a thin metal tube containing a light, camera and loop of wire. This is passed along your urethra until it reaches your prostate, which means no cuts (incisions) need to be made in your skin.

How long should a catheter be left in after prostate surgery?

Urine Catheter/Urinary Control The catheter will remain for approximately six to nine days after the operation. We will attach the catheter to a leg bag that you can hide under your pants. At nighttime, we recommend that you switch to a regular urinary bag that you place on the side of the bed.

How long do you need a catheter after prostate surgery?

You may need to return to the doctor in one or two weeks to have staples taken out. You’ll return home with a catheter in place. Most men need a urinary catheter for seven to 10 days after surgery. Full recovery of urinary control can take up to a year after surgery.

How is TURP surgery used to remove the prostate gland?

A TURP surgery is used to remove the interior part of the prostate gland using electricity to decrease the pressure. The surgeon starts by inserting a scope through the urethra, the tube that transports urine from the bladder and out of the penis. The scope has a tiny camera and an eyepiece in it to increase visibility.

What is the name of the procedure to remove the prostate?

In most cases, these symptoms are due to a blockage caused by an enlarged prostate, but they may be due to other causes. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is sometimes referred to as a ‘rebore’. It involves inserting a slender instrument through the urethra to the prostate and removing prostate tissue back through the urethra.

When to use transurethral resection for prostate cancer?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is usually used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), but it may be used in prostate cancer patients to relieve urinary symptoms of the disease. A TURP surgery is used to remove the interior part of the prostate gland using electricity to decrease the pressure.

Are there any alternative surgical procedures to TURP?

Alternative surgical procedures to TURP include: 1 open enucleative prostatectomy – this involves making a cut in the abdomen to remove… 2 laser TURP – a laser is used to remove prostate tissue from the middle part of the prostate,… 3 transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) – similar to TURP except that no prostate tissue is…