Short-term outcomes of the GOLIATH study have been published in European Urology, demonstrating that laser vaporization is noninferior to transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in terms of ...

The combination of digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostate is a widely accepted method for detecting prostate ...

Having an enlarged prostate gland is part of growing older. As the prostate grows, it becomes harder for men to urinate and fully empty the bladder. This leads to more frequent and urgent bathroom ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for TURP? You should consult an urologist for TURP. 2. What are the non-surgical treatments available for BPH? Medications are available for the treatment of BPH, ...

The term TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate, an operation that is mainly performed to treat men with an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Some studies show that use of transurethral resection of the prostate, long the gold standard for managing enlarged prostates, is in decline, but it still remains the most popular choice among ...

Low-dose pyridostigmine is an effective treatment for men with underactive bladder who undergo TURP for BPH with BOO, trial findings suggest. Administration of pyridostigmine following transurethral ...

May 26, 2006 (Atlanta) -- Follow-up data from a study to determine the long-term effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) suggest that the treatment does not adversely affect sexual ...

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