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Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP) Summary

Description: Removal of all or part of the PROSTATE, often using a cystoscope and/or resectoscope passed through the URETHRA.

Also Known As: TURP; VLAP; TURPs; Prostate Transurethral Resection; Transurethral Microwave Thermotherapy Show All >>

Networked: 1924 relevant articles (188 outcomes, 240 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Transurethral Resection of Prostate is Relevant

  1. Prostatic Hyperplasia (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) : 111 outcomes 101 studies in 736 results
  2. Urinary Bladder Neck Obstruction (Bladder Neck Obstruction) : 13 outcomes 18 studies in 119 results
  3. Urinary Retention : 13 outcomes 16 studies in 94 results
  4. Prostatic Neoplasms (Prostate Cancer) : 9 outcomes 31 studies in 221 results
  5. Hyperplasia : 9 outcomes 6 studies in 74 results
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Drugs Related to Transurethral Resection of Prostate

  1. Morphine (MS Contin)
  2. dutasteride (Avodart)
  3. Prostate-Specific Antigen (Semenogelase)
  4. tamsulosin (Flomax)
  5. Neodymium
  6. alfuzosin (UroXatral)
  7. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)
  8. Bupivacaine (Bupivacaine Hydrochloride)
  9. Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
  10. 6-bromo-2-naphthyl sulfate (BNS)
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Therapies Related to Transurethral Resection of Prostate

  1. Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
  2. Lasers (Laser)
  3. Laser Therapy (Surgery, Laser)
  4. Prostatectomy (Retropubic Prostatectomy)
  5. Electrocoagulation (Electrocautery)
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