| Before we talk about treatment, let's start with a discussion about the human body and about your medical condition.
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Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate - or TURP. But what exactly does that mean? |
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The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ that is part of your reproductive system. |
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It provides some of the fluid contained in semen. |
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The prostate is located just under the bladder and behind the testicles. |
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The urethra -- a hollow tube that carries both urine and semen to the penis -- passes through the prostate. |
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In some men, the prostate gland becomes enlarged. Symptoms of an enlarged prostate include:
- a full bladder feeling even when the bladder is empty
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To relieve you of your symptoms, your doctor feels that you would benefit from a surgical procedure called TURP. |
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TURP is designed to relieve symptoms by reducing the size of the prostate. |
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It is also a diagnostic procedure. Tissue removed during a resection of the prostate or TURP is routinely screened for the presence of cancer. |
So make sure that you ask your doctor to carefully explain the reasons behind this recommendation. |
