Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an
See also:
TURP; Prostate resection - transurethral
You will be given general
The surgeon will insert a tube-like tool called a...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Prostate Cancer
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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