Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers TURP for people who meet their requirements. Yes, Medicare ...

We compared bipolar and monopolar TURP in a prospective controlled study at two urology centers. The objective of the study was to establish whether there were differences between the two methods with ...

WHEN resident surgeons are taught the performance of transurethral prostatic resection at the University of Michigan Hospital and when matters pertaining to resection are discussed with visiting ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 80-year-old male who learned from a much younger male about the tremendous improvement he’s had in his life since undergoing a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) ...

A new procedure at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley is helping men with a common medical issue as they age. While stress incontinence is a common issue in women‚ leading to urinary leakage ...

ATLANTA -- The gold standard surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) led to a few more complications, but reduced the reoperation rate by 50% or more compared with newer minimally ...

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If a doctor deems transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) medically necessary for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Medicare will typically cover the surgery. A person’s ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: It was less than five years ago that I had a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery for slow urination. It is not at a critical point yet, but it feels like my urine ...