March 16, 2009 -- Question: What is a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)? Answer: That stands for transurethral resection of the prostate. It is performed for a disease entity that is ...

Laser Prostatectomy for BPH On the Rise From 2000 to 2011, transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) decreased and laser procedures increased. Transurethral ...

Aug. 26, 2004 — Bipolar saline transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in patients with large-volume benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and significant comorbidities eliminates the risk of ...

Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...

THE removal of the prostate by the transurethral method, together with newer methods of preoperative and postoperative care of the patient by the use of fluid therapy and antibiotics, has increased ...

A 76-year-old man underwent retropubic prostatectomy for obstructive symptoms 10 years ago. He now presents with newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma, Gleason score 4 (2+2), PSA 8.2, stage T1c, prostate ...

Source: Getty Images Using the US nationwide Epic Cosmos database, investigators analyzed over 420,000 real-world BPH procedures performed from 2014 to 2024. In a real-world study, minimally invasive ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists have years of experience treating men with enlarged prostate issues — also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When other lines of treatment ...

THE removal of the prostate by the transurethral method, together with newer methods of preoperative and postoperative care of the patient by the use of fluid therapy and antibiotics, has increased ...

Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...