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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - Series—Aftercare

Aftercare

Overview

TURP is typically successful at removing the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.

Review Date 7/26/2021

Updated by: Kelly L. Stratton, MD, FACS, Associate Professor, Department of Urology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.

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