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Prostate Transurethral Resection is a surgical process to treat urinary problems among men which are caused due to an enlarged prostate. Found in a man’s pelvis, the prostate is a tiny gland that surrounds the urethra (the urine carrying tube) and is located between the bladder and the penis. Once the prostate gets enlarged, it can cause several symptoms and troubles, for instance, difficulty in passing urine. Furthermore, the condition can also put a lot of pressure on the urethra and bladder.
Transurethral resection of the prostate, or TURP.
An enlarged prostate is found in a man’s pelvis.
The Prostate Transurethral Resection procedure takes around an hour and a half to perform. The time depends on how much of the prostate needs to be trimmed. Before the surgical procedure, you will either receive general anesthesia (which makes you unconscious during the surgery) or spinal anesthesia (which allows you to remain conscious). To prevent infections, you may get a dose of antibiotics before the surgery.
The procedure is then conducted using a resectoscope, which is a thin metal tube-like device that contains a loop of wire, a light, and a camera. The resectoscope is inserted into the urethra, and the light and camera guide the surgeon to the site of the prostate. The wire is heated with an electric current which enables the resectoscope to gradually trim tissue from the prostate gland, one small portion at a time. Once the required amount of trimming is complete, a thin flexible tube called a catheter is used to pump and flush away the removed prostate pieces.
After the procedure, you will be shifted to a ward and required to stay in the hospital for the next 2 to 3 days, for better recovery. The catheter will not be removed for a couple of days until you are able to pass urine normally.
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The recovery period can take up to 4 weeks. You will initially be weak, but once you feel better, you can start with gentle exercises such as walking to maintain good blood circulation. Your doctor may advise you to practice some pelvic floor exercises, to improve your bladder control. To return to your daily activities like work, driving, or sexual intercourse, it is better to contact your doctor 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
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