Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...

Retreatment after benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) procedures appear lowest for men undergoing simple prostatectomy, HoLEP, ...

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) ...

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) ...

Laser technology has lowered complications for this very common procedure, allowing patients to heal at home. This article was originally published June 5, 2020 on PSQH by Amy E. Krambeck, MD. Benign ...

A randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy and safety of bipolar enucleation vs bipolar TURP in men with large prostates and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

A new procedure at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley is helping men with a common medical issue as they age. While stress incontinence is a common issue in women‚ leading to urinary leakage ...

Exposure to harmful gases in the operating room (OR) is an occupational risk for healthcare personnel, but this issue remains insufficiently recognized in transurethral resection (TUR) procedures.

Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...