transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

Surgical procedure. Indications: - benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) - localized prostate cancer Advantages: - traditionally gold standard for treatment of BPH Disadvantages: 1) hospitalizations of 1-3 days 2) post-operative catherization for one or more days 3) risk of prolonged bleeding 4) urinary incontinence 5) sexual dysfunction

References

- Clinical Update, UCLA Healthcare 09/04