TURP
There are several alternatives to a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Your options willdepend on how severe your symptoms areand which treatments are available.
If you have an enlarged prostate but don't find your symptoms particularly troublesome, you may decide to just wait and keep an eye on your symptoms.
This means you will not receive any immediate treatment, butwill have the option ofhaving a TURP in future if your symptoms get worse.
If you do not have aTURP, lifestyle changes such as limiting your consumption of alcohol and taking regular exercise may be recommended to improve your symptoms.
There are a number of newer surgical techniques thatare generally as effective as TURP and may lead tofewer side effects, a shorter stay in hospital, and a quicker recovery.
However, as these treatments are still fairly new, theymay not be available and their long-term effectivenessis not always clear.
Some of the main modern techniques are:
Anopen prostatectomy is a bigger operation where a cut (incision) is made in your tummy to access and removethe outer part of your prostate.
This procedure may be more effective than a TURPif you have very severe prostate enlargement, although it's rarely used nowadays because of modern alternatives such as HoLEP and because it carries a higher risk of long-term complications, such as Impotence and urinary incontinence .
Read all about transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), a surgical procedure used to cut away a section of the prostate gland if it's causing problems with urination.
Read about what happens before and during transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), including what you might need to do to prepare for the procedure.
Read about what to expect while recovering from a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), including the problems you may experience and when you can return to normal activities.
Read about the main risks associated with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), including possible effects on ejaculation and bladder control.
Read about the alternatives to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), including no treatment and newer techniques that can be used.