Prostate Surgeries

Prostate surgeries are procedures performed to address various conditions affecting the prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located below the bladder and in front of the rectum.

Here are some common types of prostate surgeries:

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP):

• TURP is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland.
• During TURP, a special instrument called a resectoscope is inserted through the urethra to remove excess prostate tissue that is causing urinary symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, weak urine stream, or difficulty starting urination.
• TURP can provide significant relief of symptoms and improve urinary flow in men with BPH.

Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP):

• Similar to TURP, TUIP is used to treat BPH by making small incisions in the prostate gland to relieve pressure on the urethra and improve urine flow.
• TUIP may be preferred for men with smaller prostate glands or those with certain anatomical considerations.

Open Prostatectomy:

• Open prostatectomy involves making an incision in the lower abdomen to access and remove the enlarged portion of the prostate gland.
• This procedure is typically reserved for men with very large prostate glands or when other treatments have not been successful.

Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer:

• Radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove the entire prostate gland, along with nearby tissues, in men with localized prostate cancer.
• Radical prostatectomy can be performed using open surgery, laparoscopic techniques, or robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (robotic prostatectomy).
• The goal of radical prostatectomy is to remove the cancerous tissue while preserving urinary and sexual function to the extent possible.

Transurethral Resection of Prostate Cancer (TURP-C):

• TURP-C is a procedure that combines elements of TURP and radical prostatectomy.
• It involves removing the central portion of the prostate gland along with the cancerous tissue using a resectoscope inserted through the urethra.
• TURP-C may be considered in select cases of early-stage prostate cancer.

Prostate Laser Surgery:

• Various laser-based procedures, such as laser vaporization (laser ablation) or laser enucleation, may be used to treat BPH by removing or shrinking excess prostate tissue.
• These procedures offer potential advantages over traditional surgery, including reduced bleeding and shorter recovery times.