In those situations, TURP or similar surgery is worth considering if a man understands that there are indeed bad outcomes -- such as those that afflicted the man I mentioned before -- and is still ...

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) ...

In those situations, TURP or similar surgery is worth considering if a man understands that there are indeed bad outcomes — such as those that afflicted the man I mentioned before — and is ...

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers TURP for people who meet their requirements. Yes ...

Transitioning to outpatient surgery. Patients with BPH who undergo transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) or suprapubic prostatectomy stay one or two nights in the hospital with a catheter ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: It was less than five years ago that I had a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery for slow urination. It is not at a critical point yet, but it feels like my ...

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 ...

In the trial, the researchers recruited 202 men who required surgery for their BPH. The men all had large prostates (between 80–180 mL). Just over half (98) ...

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 ...

If a doctor deems TURP medically necessary to treat BPH, Medicare will typically cover the surgery. An individual’s specific costs may vary.

Q: 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 transurethral resection of the prostate procedure.