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What Is TURP Syndrome?

Medically reviewed by David Hampton, MDFact checked by Nick BlackmerMedically reviewed by David Hampton, MDFact checked by Nick Blackmer TURP Syndrome, or TUR syndrome, is an uncommon but serious ...
Albany Democrat-Herald

To Your Good Health: TURP procedure, as with all surgeries, can bring complications

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) ...
ABC News

Who Is An Appropriate Candidate For A Laparoscopic Or Robot-Assisted Prostatectomy?

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: How common is the procedure called ‘TURP,’ can it cause kidney failure?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test and called the police. The policeman handed me a card ...
Oregonian

Dear Doctor: Why did prostate symptoms not go away after procedure, medication?

DEAR DR. ROACH: Because of an enlarged prostate, my guy wasn’t getting much sleep at night. So, he had the best urologist in town do the TURP procedure in hopes of resolving the problem. He was ...