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Swollen Right Testicle After Prostate Removal
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove all or part of the prostate gland, to treat an
See also:
Benign prostatic hypertrophy Prostate resection - minimally invasive Simple prostatectomy
Alternative Names
TURP; Prostate resection - transurethral
Description
You will be given general
The surgeon will insert a tube-like tool called a...
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Cryptorchidism (Undescended testicles)
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Cryptorchidism means "concealed testicle." It occurs when one or both testicles get stuck at some point in fetal descent.Ectopic maldescent means one... Read more »
Prostatitis
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate.There are three types of prostatitis:1. Acute infectious prostatitis2. Chronic infectious... Read more »
Symptoms of Prostatitis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostatitis may occur with an infection in or around the testicles (epididymitis or orchitis), especially if it was caused by an STD. In this case,... Read more »
Prostate removal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Prostatectomy; Suprapubic prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate; TURP; Open prostatectomy; Laser prostatectomy; Transurethral needle... Read more »
10 Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
Active surveillance Prostate tumors are not terribly uncommon among men, though the growth rate and symptoms should be monitored closely. Not all tumors require immediately action, and thus, a "watchful waiting" approach is acceptable in many...
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