TURP
Medical abbreviation · Nephrology & Urology
| Stands for | Transurethral resection of the prostate |
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| Categories | Medical |
TURP stands for Transurethral resection of the prostate, a nephrology & urology abbreviation.
Surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia in which an instrument passed through the urethra removes obstructing prostate tissue with an electrical loop. For decades the reference standard operation for urinary symptoms from an enlarged prostate.
Example: Refractory urinary retention from BPH, 60 g gland; scheduled for bipolar TURP.
Usage notes
Pronounced "turp". Retrograde ejaculation, where semen enters the bladder, follows in most men. "TUR syndrome", caused by absorption of irrigation fluid and low sodium, became rarer with bipolar instruments that allow saline irrigation. Laser alternatives include HoLEP and photoselective vaporization.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.