Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland. This is fairly common among older adult men.
When a person has BPH, their urinary function is severely affected by the condition. They may experience a range of symptoms, including:
- Nocturia (frequent urination at night)
- Prolonged urination
- Difficulty starting urination
- A persistent urge to urinate
- Recurring urinary tract infections
- Bladder stones
- Blood in the urine
If the condition does not respond to medicinal therapy, a surgery may be needed to reduce the size of the prostate and alleviate the condition. One of the best options is transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP).
An instrument combining surgical and visual tools called a resectoscope is inserted into the urethra through the penis up into the bladder. With the resectoscope, surgeons then trim away excess prostate tissue that impedes the proper flow of urine.
This procedure is great for men with moderate to severe urinary problems caused by enlarged prostates.
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Dr. Kenneth Choi is a Yale-trained, board-certified expert in microscopic genitourinary surgery. You can get this procedure done quickly and safely with minimal side effects at his urology practice in Tucson, Arizona. He and his team use the latest surgical technology to give you the results you want.
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