Having an enlarged prostate gland is part of growing older. As the prostate grows, it becomes harder for men to urinate and fully empty the bladder. This leads to more frequent and urgent bathroom ...

Low-dose pyridostigmine is an effective treatment for men with underactive bladder who undergo TURP for BPH with BOO, trial findings suggest. Administration of pyridostigmine following transurethral ...

Some studies show that use of transurethral resection of the prostate, long the gold standard for managing enlarged prostates, is in decline, but it still remains the most popular choice among ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for TURP? You should consult an urologist for TURP. 2. What are the non-surgical treatments available for BPH? Medications are available for the treatment of BPH, ...

After a person reaches the age of 40 years old, cells in the prostate gland can sometimes begin to multiply. This growth can lead to enlargement of the gland, causing it to squeeze the urethra, often ...

Dear Dr. Roach: It was less than five years ago that I had a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery for slow urination. It is not at a critical point yet, but it feels like my urine ...

May 26, 2006 (Atlanta) -- Follow-up data from a study to determine the long-term effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) suggest that the treatment does not adversely affect sexual ...

Dear Dr. Roach: It was less than five years ago that I had a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery for slow urination. It is not at a critical point yet, but it feels like my urine ...

Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...

Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...