Patient's question:
Recently, I have been feeling discomfort in my lower abdomen. There is pain during urination, and I often experience frequent urination and urgency. Sometimes I feel like I can't empty my bladder completely, and I always have the urge to urinate at night. My body also feels particularly uncomfortable. What methods can effectively treat benign prostatic hyperplasia?Doctor's answer:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a procedure where a specialized instrument is inserted through the urethra to remove the fibrotic prostate gland. TURP is currently a common method for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Compared to traditional surgery, it offers advantages such as minimal psychological trauma, less pain, faster recovery, and reduced hospital stay. It is equally suitable for elderly or frail patients, as well as those with comorbid conditions like diabetes, hypertension, or coronary heart disease. TURP addresses the drawbacks of previous prostatectomy techniques, which included significant psychological trauma, extensive skin incisions, and prolonged bladder irrigation.