What are the complications of TURP?

What are the risks of a TURP?

• Bladder injury.
• Bleeding.
• Blood in the urine after surgery.
• Electrolyte abnormalities.
• Infection.
• Loss of erections.
• Painful or difficult urination.
• Retrograde ejaculation (when ejaculate goes into the bladder and not out the penis)

Is TURP life threatening?

Rarely, the body absorbs too much of the fluid used to wash the surgery area during TURP . This condition, known as TURP syndrome or transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome, can be life-threatening if untreated.

Is TURP a high risk surgery?

Summary. Although transurethral resection of the prostate is considered at low risk for severe complications, there are several reports indicating that cardiovascular events in elderly patients undergoing this surgical operation are more common than in the general population.

Is prostate TURP surgery safe?

Surgery is rarely the first line of treatment for BPH. A doctor who specializes in the urinary tract does most TURP surgeries. TURP is considered a fairly safe, effective procedure for treating BPH.

How long does it take to fully recover from TURP surgery?

It usually takes between 3 and 6 weeks to fully recover from a TURP. Your surgeon or GP will advise you about when it’s safe to return to your normal activities.

How long should a catheter be left in after prostate surgery?

Urine Catheter/Urinary Control The catheter will remain for approximately six to nine days after the operation. We will attach the catheter to a leg bag that you can hide under your pants. At nighttime, we recommend that you switch to a regular urinary bag that you place on the side of the bed.

Can a transurethral resection of the prostate cause complications?

Complications of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)–incidence, management, and prevention TURP still represents the gold standard for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia with decreasing complication rates.

Can a transurethral resection cause erectile dysfunction?

Erectile dysfunction. The risk is very small, but erectile dysfunction can occur after prostate treatments. Heavy bleeding. Very rarely, men lose enough blood during TURP to require a blood transfusion. Men with larger prostates appear to be at higher risk of significant blood loss. Difficulty holding urine.

Is it possible to have a TURP instead of a Transurethral incision?

It may be possible to have an alternative procedure called transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) instead, which carries a lower risk of causing retrograde ejaculation. It’s also sometimes possible to reduce the risk when performing a TURP by leaving prostate tissue near the urethra intact.

Are there any side effects to TURP resection?

In rare cases, it may be persistent and need further treatment. There’s also a small risk of problems such as erectile dysfunction, difficulties passing urine and urinary tract infections (UTIs). There are a number of alternatives to TURP that can be just as effective with a lower risk of complications.