madman
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TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgically removes prostate tissue to relieve BPH-related urinary symptoms. It is the gold standard for symptom relief but carries risks, including long-term complications. In a video, Dr. Mark Scholz discusses the pros and cons of TURP and alternative BPH treatments.
0:08 What is a TURP? How does it treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate?
1:48 How severe is the side effect of retrograde ejaculation?
2:24 Is the formation of scar tissue a common side effect of a TURP?
3:25 Who performs TURPS and other procedures to treat BPH?
4:10 What is the percent change of success of relieving urinary symptoms with a TURP?
5:02 Can TURP interfere with other prostate cancer treatments?
6:04 How commonly does erectile dysfunction occur as a side effect of a TURP?
6:47 Are anti-biotics usually prescribed after a TURP?
7:20 Could a TURP potentially affect a prostate cancer diagnosis?