transurethral resection of prostate

transurethral resection of prostate

TURP Urology The standard method for managing prostate disease–BPH and CA, in which a curette is inserted transurethrally and crescent-shaped 'chips' are removed Complications Higher rates of postoperative cystoscopy, reoperation, postoperative urethral stricture, possibly higher 5-yr mortality. Cf Finasteride–Proscar^{®, Microwave prostatectomy, Transurethral microwave therapy, Transurethral needle ablation.}