Question 1

what is a turp?

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Procedure for BPH: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)  is the most common surgery used to remove part of an enlarged prostate. During turp, an instrument is inserted up the urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow.

Question 2

what is turp reversal?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate. It is a procedure  done through the urethra to unblock a blockage caused by an enlarged prostate. It cannot be reversed but prostate tissue can grow back with time,especially if the initial procedure was incompletely performed.  Are you  sure you are not thinking of vasectomy reversal?

Question 3

had my turp nine days ago. how long will  my recovery be?

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TURP: 2-3 weeks before heavy lifting should be done. Especially if it was done the old fasion way with cautery. It is typical to see blood in the urine for 3-4 weeks after.

Question 4

ive heard of two operations called turp and tuip. whats the difference?

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Removal of tissue: Turp removes tissue, tuip only puts nick into enlarged prostate to allow better urinary flows.

Question 5

what is a button turp procedure?

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Prostate surgery: Turp is transurethral resection of the prostate gland, or trimming out the obstructing portion of the prostate tissue from within the center of the gland, done with a scope-like instrument thru the penis.  The "button" is a small bead on the end of the scope thru which electrical current passes which vaporizes and removes the tissue.

Question 6

does a turp mean ths prostate is removed?

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Yes and no: Turp removes the inner portion or the transitional zone of your prostate. It's an operation to make you urinate better.   Complete removal of the prostate is a cancer operation.

Question 7

ive had a turp performed on the 27/02/18 due to frequency and weak flow. after the procedure the problem seems worse than before?

Accepted Answer

Allow some more time: Since it is only one week, it may be too early to know the results. There is usually some inflammation and swelling due to the operation. This may take 2-3 weeks to settle down. Once you have had one month follow up after surgery, then you will be in a better position to assess the full effect/benefits. For now ask your surgeon if he can give you any medication to control symptoms from inflammatio

Question 8

what happens if prostrate cancer reoccurs after turp. ?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: TURP is done to surgically relieve bladder outlet obstruction, not to treat prostate cancer. But, the pieces of resected prostate tissue are microscopically examined and at times prostate cancer(P-Ca) will be found.  If P-Ca is found, definitive Rx with radical prosttectomy or radiation or cryotherapy may be done for "cure", or just watch it &amp; see. If recurring, ask Doc if Rx or no Rx is needed

Question 9

question regarding prostate operation. can a (turp) be reversed?

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No: Tissue is removed from the inside core of the prostate. There is no way to replace this so the procedure is not reversible.

Question 10

i had turp surgery 5 weeks ago, when can i begin working out and hitting golf balls?

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: It should not be a problem if you feel fine and you have no symptoms at all. Take care.

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