benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
This surgery involves removing the entireprostate glandalong with nearby tissues (theseminal vesiclesand, sometimes, surroundinglymph nodes).
With each, a tube-like instrument called a cystoscope or resectoscope reaches the prostate gland via the urethra.
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Some transurethral techniques include:
TURP: Step-by-Step
The details of each of these procedures obviously differ.
This surgery consists of removing the core of the prostate gland while leaving its capsule or shell intact.
This option is often reserved for large prostate glands.
Procedures for BPH may be done as outpatient or require an overnight hospital stay.
A nurse will monitor your vital signs and manage any post-operative symptoms like pain.
In the latter case, you will be taken to a hospital room where you will stay until released.
Avoid driving until you are off all pain medications and your catheter has been removed.
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