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Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) by Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition, affecting older men, in which the prostate gland enlarges and causes blockage of the urinary passage. Common symptoms include difficulty when passing urine, incomplete bladder emptying and frequent urination especially during the night. More information on BPH can be found on this weblink Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Prostate Gland Enlargement)
BPH can be treated effectively with surgery, i.e. Transurethral Resection of Prostate (TURP). The operation is performed using an instrument which is passed up the urinary passage. The obstruction is removed to provide a good channel for the passage of urine. This operation is performed under general or spinal anaesthesia.
One common complication arising from TURP is bleeding, and blood transfusion may be needed when there is excessive bleeding. During the period from January 2009 to December 2009, the proportion of patients requiring blood transfusion after TURP in Changi General Hospital was 5.97%. This is comparable or even better than other international/local centres. |