Endoscopic prostate resection (TURP) procedures offer many advantages compared to other surgical procedures for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
BPH is the most common cause of urinary symptoms in men over age 50 and endoscopic resection offers generally positive outcomes with cure rates as high as 95%.
One of the main advantages of endoscopic prostate resection is that the surgery requires a shorter time to perform, starting and finishing within about 30 minutes. Furthermore, it leaves small surgical incisions, reducing recovery time.
Endoscopic prostate resection also offers better sexual function compared to other treatments, such as open surgery. This means that, unlike hormone replacement, this surgery can help to preserve male sexual function while reducing symptoms rather than just relieving them.
Other benefits of endoscopic prostate resection include less postoperative pain and discomfort, less bleeding during surgery, and shorter incisions that allow patients to quickly return to their normal activities.