Department of Urology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu, has commenced advanced endourological services, ...

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers TURP for people who meet their requirements. Yes, Medicare ...

1. Which doctor should I consult for TURP? You should consult an urologist for TURP. 2. What are the non-surgical treatments available for BPH? Medications are available for the treatment of BPH, ...

In a recent study, transurethral resection of the prostate identified only 54% of prostate cancers. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is effective for treating benign prostatic ...

Laser Prostatectomy for BPH On the Rise From 2000 to 2011, transurethral resection of the prostate for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) decreased and laser procedures increased. Transurethral ...

We compared bipolar and monopolar TURP in a prospective controlled study at two urology centers. The objective of the study was to establish whether there were differences between the two methods with ...

The combination of digital rectal examination (DRE), prostate-specific antigen (PSA) and transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided biopsy of the prostate is a widely accepted method for detecting prostate ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 80-year-old male who learned from a much younger male about the tremendous improvement he’s had in his life since undergoing a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) ...

April 4, 2003 — Interstitial laser coagulation (ILC) may be a viable alternative to standard transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), according to the results of a multicenter, randomized trial ...

Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...