Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that helps remove prostate tissue, thereby enabling a man to urinate comfortably, which otherwise becomes difficult due to an overgrown prostate gland pressing the urethra.
The prostate gland, a tiny organ just under a man’s bladder, produces the majority of the fluid in semen. It also acts as the pathway to the urethra (the tube carrying urine from the bladder out of the body through the penis). When the prostate gland increases in size abnormally, it presses the urethra, causing discomfort and difficulty in urinating.
Dr. Mourad Abouelleil is a highly renowned urologist holding many years of experience in successfully conducting TURP procedures for men with urinary problems and curing conditions related to urinary retention.
Advantages of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
- No need for blood transfusions
- Reduced side effects
- The results are significantly superior to those of a “green light” laser.
- Patients get discharged on the same day
- 90% of patients go home without a Foley catheter
- The procedure is safe for even high-risk patients on blood thinners.
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Dr. Mourad Abouelleil, a board-certified urologist, holds vast expertise in performing the TURP procedure. In case you have been looking for the best treatment options for an enlarged prostate, get in touch with our West Palm Beach urology clinic or book your appointment online today.