How a common prostate surgery works in older men
A STUDY ON TRANS URETHRAL RESECTION OF PROSTATE FOR SYMPTOMATIC BPH PRESENTING IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No mortalities and no open surgeries required in a rural setting with no reported control group or statistical analysis.
Many assume rural hospitals lack the skill or equipment to safely perform complex procedures—this study shows otherwise, despite minimal reporting.
Practical Takeaways
If you or a loved one in a rural area needs prostate surgery, ask if TURP is available—it may be safer and cheaper than open surgery or newer laser options.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
No mortalities and no open surgeries required in a rural setting with no reported control group or statistical analysis.
Many assume rural hospitals lack the skill or equipment to safely perform complex procedures—this study shows otherwise, despite minimal reporting.
Practical Takeaways
If you or a loved one in a rural area needs prostate surgery, ask if TURP is available—it may be safer and cheaper than open surgery or newer laser options.
Publication
Journal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
Year
2023
Authors
Surya Kant Kumar, V. Mehta, Md Faizan Sarwar
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In 47 older men with an enlarged prostate causing urinary problems, doctors removed the excess tissue through the urethra; no one died, and no one needed open surgery.
Doctors believe TURP is the best surgery for enlarged prostate if they have the right training and equipment — but many rural areas don’t have access to it.
Of the 47 men who had TURP surgery, about 1 in 8 had bleeding, some got a urinary infection or clots blocking their urine, and 3 needed a blood transfusion.
TURP costs a bit more than open surgery for rural patients, but it’s less invasive, patients leave the hospital sooner, and it’s cheaper than newer laser treatments.