Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

Procedures we perform
ABOUT TURP

What is a TURP?

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) (also know as a “re-bore”) is an operation to remove prostate tissue which is blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.

Why is a TURP required?

TURP is usually performed to treat urinary symptoms due to benign enlargement of the prostate.

These symptoms may include:

Waking through the night to urinate.

Needing to pass urine frequently and urgently.

Reduced urine flow.

Difficulty starting urination.

Incomplete bladder emptying.

 

Read more about benign enlargement of the prostate below.

Prostate Enlargement

Prostate enlargement, also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a non-cancerous growth of the prostate gland that commonly occurs in men as they age. The prostate surrounds the urethra, so when it enlarges, it can press against the urethra and block urine flow.
PATIENT JOURNEY

What does a TURP involve?

TURP involves passing a telescope into the bladder through the urethra (waterpipe). A cauterising loop is used to remove tissue from the prostate and to stop bleeding.

TURP is performed with a general anaesthetic or spinal anaesthetic (numb from the waist down).

The tissue which is removed from the prostate is sent for further testing.

What is the recovery after a TURP?

TURP usually requires a one to three night stay in hospital.

A catheter is placed in the bladder after the procedure. It is usually removed prior to discharge from hospital.

Urinary flow usually improves within the first few weeks after the procedure. Urinary frequency and urgency will initially be worse and may take several months to improve. There may be blood in the urine for several weeks after the procedure.

You can usually return to most activities around two weeks after a TURP.

What are the alternative treatment options?

Our urologists offer a variety of surgical treatment options for the management of urinary symptoms due to prostate enlargement.

 

Read more about the alternative treatment options below.

Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP)

Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is an operation to remove prostate tissue which is blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It uses a special laser to remove the excess prostate tissue that is blocking urine flow.

Prostatic water vapour therapy (Rezūm)

Prostatic water vapour therapy (Rezūm) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement. It uses water vapour to remove prostate tissue which is blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder.

Prostatic Urethral Lift (UroLift)

Prostatic urethral lift (UroLift) is a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostate enlargement. It involves placing implants into the prostate which retract the prostatic tissue.

Temporary Implanted Nitinol Device (iTIND)

Temporary implanted nitinol device (iTind) is a minimally procedure is a treatment for the management of an enlarged prostate. It involves placing a temporary implant into the prostate which reshapes the prostate.

Robotic Simple Prostatectomy

Robotic simple prostatectomy is a procedure to remove prostatic tissue which is blocking the flow of urine from the bladder. It is performed using the da Vinci robotic surgical system. It is usually performed for treatment of very large prostates. 

Bladder neck incision

A bladder neck incision (BNI) is a procedure used to treat bladder neck obstruction, which causes urinary problems due to narrowing at the join between the bladder and the prostate.
OUR TEAM

Meet our Urologists

All of our Urologists perform TURP. Click on the links below to learn more about our doctors.

Dr Glen Wood

Dr Glen Wood

Urologist
Dr Gregory Malone

Dr Gregory Malone

Urologist
Dr Peter Burke

Dr Peter Burke

Urologist
Dr Katherine Gray

Dr Katherine Gray

Urologist
Dr Jason Paterdis

Dr Jason Paterdis

Urologist
Dr Tim Smith

Dr Tim Smith

Urologist
Dr Jonathan Chambers

Dr Jonathan Chambers

Urologist
Dr Anojan Navaratnam

Dr Anojan Navaratnam

Urologist
Dr Andrew Keller

Dr Andrew Keller

Urologist

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