In a recent study, transurethral resection of the prostate identified only 54% of prostate cancers. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is effective for treating benign prostatic ...

Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...

At 24 months after treatment for refractory BPH symptoms, patients who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate had more pronounced improvements in most functional outcomes compared with ...

A 76-year-old man underwent retropubic prostatectomy for obstructive symptoms 10 years ago. He now presents with newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma, Gleason score 4 (2+2), PSA 8.2, stage T1c, prostate ...

Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, which is generally the shape and size ...

At University of Utah Health, our urologists have years of experience treating men with enlarged prostate issues — also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). When other lines of treatment ...

Following a transurethral resection (TUR) prostatectomy for a benign enlargement, the patient complains of the lack of ejaculation and little emission, although he has a good erection. He does not ...

To compile the list, published Nov. 18, Healthgrades analyzed hospitals’ quality performance for prostate removal surgery and transurethral prostate resection surgery using 2017-19 Medicare Provider ...

Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...