What is TURP?

Over the past few weeks, we have taken a look at the history regarding the diagnosis and treatment of an enlarged prostate. We started the series by covering the doctors and anatomists of the late 16th century who contributed to the identification of the prostate itself and the condition of an enlarged prostate. We also […]

Inventions to Treat BPH

It is estimated that at some point in their lives, 8 out of 10 men will experience the uncomfortable symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate. However, this occurrence isn’t anything new. Doctors have been working to find cures and develop treatments for this very common condition for centuries. In fact, in our last few articles, […]

Early Physicians and BPH

There are many physicians to which we owe a debt of gratitude for their contributions to the treatment of benign prostate hyperplasia. Most historians agree that the prostate was first anatomically described in the mid-1500s by the Italian doctor and anatomist Nicolo Massa. In his book, “Anatomiae libri introductorius,” which translates to “Introduction to Anatomy,” […]