TURP is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure for the treatment of obstructive prostatic growth or benign prostatic hyperplasia, that is, open surgery is not required.
It is done with a device called a resectoscope, which is a thin metal tube that contains a light and a lens. This passes along the urethra, where the urine comes out, until it reaches the prostate. The lens is connected to a camera that is projected on a screen which allows the image to be enlarged for greater precision.
Through the resectoscope, a special filament appears that generates energy and makes cuts in the prostate safely and with minimal bleeding.
After the procedure, a thin tube called a catheter is inserted into the urethra to pump lavage into the bladder and remove any small prostate clots and fragments that have been generated.
At Prostasur we use regional anesthesia, which allows the patient a speedy recovery and avoids all pain, allowing them to be discharged just the next day.
In Prostasur during the procedure, the patient does not experience any pain while it is being carried out and the placed urinary catheter is usually removed just the next day, returning to normal activities shortly.
It is recommended to avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for at least a few weeks to allow for a better and speedy recovery.
At Prostasur we provide specialized urological care for human ailments at the hands of urologists in Mérida highly specialized in endoscopic and robotic surgery, which provides better results for our patients.
We take care of the prostate at PROSTASUR.