Prostate Removal (TURP) Surgery in New Delhi

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A resectoscope, which is a device consisting of wires, camera and a light, is used to perform TURP surgery. A general anesthetic is administered before commencing the surgery. The camera in the resectoscope guides the urologist in finding the affected prostate pieces. The loop of wire in the resectoscope is heated and then used to cut the problematic section in the prostate. A catheter then flushes away the unwanted pieces of prostate. The catheter is then left inside your body for ease of urination.

TURP surgery is recommended by your doctor if you have recurrent urinary infections, damaged kidney and bladder issues.

Here are few precautions to be kept in mind before undergoing a TURP surgery:

• Diagnostic tests - The doctor may ask you to undergo electrocardiogram (ECG) and few other blood tests for checking overall health before the procedure.
• Medication - Any blood-thinning medication like aspirin you are on, should be informed to the doctor.
• Post surgery travelling - Make sure you make an arrangement for someone to drive you back post the procedure.
• No consumption of food - Your doctor would instruct you not to eat and drink 4-6 hours prior to the procedure.

Read on to find out the advantages this surgery grants to patients suffering from prostate cancer and an enlarged prostate gland:

• No loss of blood - This surgery does not involve making any incisions for operating and so there is no bleeding and loss of blood too.
• Urinary urgency - The frequent urge to visit the washroom is also removed by way of this procedure.