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What is TURP ?

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Shaving the prostate through the urethra, commonly known as and more rarely - trap, is a urological surgery. This type of surgery is used to treat complications due to prostate enlargement. As the name suggests, this procedure is done by visualizing the prostate and accessing the en from the inside of the urethra and during en، part of the prostate tissue is removed by electrocutrition or incision with a surgical blade. This surgery usually regarded as the most effective method of treatment.is performed with spinal anesthesia or complete anesthesia. After the procedure، temporarily a urinary catheter is placed in the urethra to establish the flow of urine and empty the bladder. The result of this operation for 80-90% of patients-is considered excellent.
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