Transurethral resection of the prostate ( TURP ) is the partial prostate removal surgery, reserved for men suffering from benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Its execution is within the reach of most patients. The exceptions are represented by:
- Those who have recently suffered a heart attack or who have had a heart surgery . In general, in cases like these, doctors advise waiting between 3 and 6 months before proceeding with TURP.
- Those who suffer from particular neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis . In some patients, these disorders cause urinary incontinence, therefore the realization of a TURP could further worsen the losses of urine.
- Those who, in addition to benign prostatic hypertrophy, also suffer from prostate cancer . The presence of a malignant prostate tumor requires a radical prostatectomy operation, ie total prostate removal.
- Those who have recently undergone radiotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer . After a radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer, it is necessary to wait at least 6 months before being able to undergo TURP.
- Those who suffer from a urinary, bladder, urethra or kidney infection . In these situations, TURP is performed after healing has taken place.
