TURP: Side Effects and Recovery Period
Prostate surgery, specifically the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an effective and sometimes long-lasting procedure for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia. However, it does come with its own set of side effects, as well as a much longer recovery period than a non-invasive procedure such as prostate artery embolization. Transurethral resection of the […]
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,” […]