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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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This fact sheet is for men who are thinking about having an operation called a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate. You may hear this condition called benign prostatic enlargement (BPE) or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

References  

  • De la Rosette J, Alivizatos G, Madersbacher S et al. Guidelines on benign prostatic hyperplasia. European Association of Urology 2008.
  • Engeler DS, Schwab C, Neyer M et al. Bipolar versus monopolar TURP: a prospective controlled study at two urology centers. Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases 2010;13: 285–291.
  • National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence. Lower urinary tract symptoms. The management of lower urinary tract symptoms in men. 2010
  • Oelke M, Bachmann A, Descazeaud A et al. Guidelines on the management of male lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), incl. Benign Prostatic Obstruction (BPO). European Association of Urology 2012.
  • Wilt TJ, Dow JN. Benign prostatic hyperplasia. Part 2 – Management. BMJ. 2008; 336:206-336.

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