Patient's question:
In the past few months, I have been unable to urinate, and my bladder has been swollen. Sometimes there is also pain when urinating. At times, there is mild pain in the prostate area, which is very uncomfortable.Doctor's answer:
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a procedure where specialized instruments are used through the urethra to remove the fibrotic prostate gland. TURP is currently a common method for treating prostatitis. Compared to traditional surgery, it offers advantages such as minimal psychological trauma, less pain, faster recovery, and reduced hospital stay. It is also suitable for elderly or frail patients, as well as those with comorbid conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, or coronary heart disease. It stabilizes the characteristics of the previous prostatectomy, which involved significant psychological trauma, excessive bleeding, and a shorter duration of bladder irrigation.