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TURP Surgery In India – By Trained Surgeons At Accredited Hospital India
Added: (Wed Oct 21 2009)
TURP for Treatment of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia In India
About TURP
TURP is the most common operation for an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). BPH, sometimes known as benign prostatic hypertrophy, benign prostatic obstruction, is an overgrowth of cells of the prostate that blocks the flow of urine, making it difficult to pass urine.
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common urological conditions among elderly male, with 60% incidence for those above 60 years old. It is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that may restrict the flow of urine from the bladder. ..
Symptoms of BPH include : -
* Difficulty in starting urination (hesitancy)
* A weak urinary stream
* Interruption of the stream (‘stopping’ and ‘starting’ effect)
* Sensation of incomplete bladder emptying
* Urgency (difficulty in postponing urination)
* Frequent urination...
Preparing for your operation
Your surgeon will explain how to prepare for your operation. For example, if you smoke you will be asked to stop, as smoking increases your risk of getting a wound infection and slows your recovery...
About the operation
The operation itself takes up to an hour and a half. A TURP is usually performed under a general anaesthetic so that the man is asleep and feels no pain throughout the procedure. ..
What to expect afterwards : -
* You will need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have passed. You may not be able to feel or move your legs for several hours after a spinal or epidural anaesthetic.
* You may need pain relief to help with any discomfort as the anaesthetic wears off....
Recovering from TURP
If you need pain relief, you can take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always read the patient information that comes with your medicine and if you have any questions, ask your pharmacist for advice. General anaesthesia can temporarily affect your coordination and reasoning skills, so you shouldn't drink alcohol, operate machinery or sign legal documents for 48 hours afterwards. ...
What are the risks ?
TURP is commonly performed and generally safe. However, in order to make an informed decision and give your consent to the procedure, you need to be aware of the possible side-effects and the risk of complications....
Side-effects of TURP
These are the unwanted, but mostly mild and temporary effects of a successful treatment. For example, feeling sick as a result of the general anaesthetic and some discomfort from the catheter...
Some specific side-effects can be expected as a result of this operation, including the following.
* Blood in the urine or semen : - this will clear up after about two weeks. An urgent need to pass urine. You may also feel a burning sensation when you do pass urine - this will clear up after a few weeks.
* Incontinence (urine leakage) : - talk to your doctor if this happens, but it nearly always clears up. ...
Complications of TURP
This is when problems occur during or after the operation. Most men aren't affected. The possible complications of any operation include an unexpected reaction to the anaesthetic, excessive bleeding or developing a blood clot, usually in a vein in the leg (deep vein thrombosis, DVT)....
Specific complications of this operation include those listed below.
* Infection : - You will be given antibiotics before the operation if you're at high risk.
* TURP syndrome : - This is where the fluid used to flush your bladder during the operation is absorbed into your body. This can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) and you may feel sick or vomit....