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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to relieve blockage of urine flow caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, or non-cancerous prostate enlargement.
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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is an operation used to relieve blockage of urine flow caused by benign prostatic hyperplasia, or non-cancerous prostate enlargement. The aim is to improve urination. Research includes a form called monopolar TURP, as well as comparisons with laser operations for benign enlargement; these are different treatment techniques, not interchangeable names for the same procedure.
The evidence discussed here concerns urinary obstruction from benign prostate enlargement. Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate, called HoLEP, is a surgical alternative to TURP for this condition. A 2023 review of randomized trials found that HoLEP involved a longer operation but shorter catheter use and hospital stay. It also found better urinary flow at 12 and 24 months and better urinary symptom scores at 12 months with HoLEP.
Bladder muscle strength also matters. In a 2025 study of 163 patients with benign enlargement and an underactive bladder muscle, results two weeks after catheter removal varied with the strength of the bladder’s contraction. Stronger contractions were associated with greater benefit from TURP. These findings concern urinary function, not prostate cancer control.
A 2025 observational study followed 518 men aged 50 or older who had monopolar TURP for urinary obstruction caused by benign prostate enlargement at two hospitals in Pakistan. At 12 months, the average urinary symptom score fell from 23.74 to 7.82 points. Average maximum urinary flow increased from 7.89 to 17.50 millilitres per second, while the average amount of urine remaining in the bladder after urination fell from 126.40 to 30.10 millilitres.
These are group averages from an observational study, not an individual prediction or evidence of cancer cure; the findings apply to monopolar TURP for benign obstruction.
In the same 518-patient study, which assessed outcomes through 12 months, early complications included blood in the urine in 42 patients (8.11%) and urinary tract infection in 61 (11.78%). Later complications included narrowing of the urine passage in 3.67% and narrowing at the bladder outlet in 2.12%.
The 2023 comparison of HoLEP and TURP found lower risks of blood transfusion, low blood sodium and narrowing of the urine passage with HoLEP, but a higher risk of painful urination. A separate 2026 randomized trial in 121 patients with benign obstruction and prostates larger than 90 millilitres compared diode laser treatment in 61 patients with TURP in 60. At 6 and 12 months, ejaculation into the bladder rather than outward was less frequent after diode laser treatment; urinary symptom and flow measurements did not differ significantly between groups.
Recovery involves catheter care and assessment of urination after the catheter is removed. In the 2023 review, HoLEP was associated with a shorter period of catheter use, bladder rinsing and hospitalization than TURP. The 2025 study of 518 men assessed urinary symptoms, urine flow and urine remaining in the bladder at 1, 6 and 12 months after monopolar TURP. These were research follow-up visits, rather than a personalized schedule.
Laboratory examination of tissue removed during TURP can also identify an unsuspected prostate cancer. A 2025 study of tissue specimens from 218 patients at a single centre in rural Central India highlighted the importance of this examination in a setting with limited screening.
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Haim Matskin | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 1900 | Ask about treatment |
Zohar Dotan | Assuta Medical Center Tel Aviv, Israel | Prostatectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal; Bladder removal with reconstruction | Ask about treatment |
avi Beri | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 1996 | Ask about treatment |
Hughes Hyun | Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) Tel Aviv, Israel | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) In practice since 1983 | Ask about treatment |
Vladimir Yutkin | Hadassah Medical Center Jerusalem, Israel | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Lumpectomy; Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot; Bladder removal In practice since 1996 | Ask about treatment |
Nir Kleinmann | Sheba Medical Center Ramat Gan, Israel | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal; Removal of testicle tumor; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 2001 | Ask about treatment |
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Joan Carles Galceran | Centro Médico Teknon Barcelona, Spain | Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Breast cancer surgery In practice since 1987 | Ask about treatment |
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Jan Dolezel | Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital Velke Mezirici, Czech Republic | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) In practice since 1996 | Ask about treatment |
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AYHAN KARAKOSE | Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) In practice since 15 | Ask about treatment |
Ilker Tinay | Anadolu Medical Center Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal; Removal of testicle tumor; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 2003 | Ask about treatment |
Mustafa Solak | Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Istanbul, Turkey | Mastectomy; Thyroid resection; Removal of liver cancer; Removal of colon cancer; Prostatectomy; Removal of spinal cord tumor; Melanoma surgery; Nephrectomy; Stomach cancer surgery; Da Vinci Robotic System; Esophagectomy; Small intestine resection; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Breast cancer surgery; Hysterectomy (uterus removal); Lumpectomy; Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC); Whipple surgery; Orchiectomy; Mohs microsurgery; Hysterectomy with DaVinci robot; Lung cancer surgery; Bladder removal; Colectomy (large bowel resection); Liver resection; Removal of meningioma; Rectal resection; Removal of testicle tumor; Throat cancer operation; Tongue cancer surgery; Gastroectomy; Pancreatic cancer surgery; Bladder removal with reconstruction; Laparoscopic Hysterectomy In practice since 2006 | Ask about treatment |
Tunc Ozdemir | Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 1998 | Ask about treatment |
Baris Nuhoglu | Men’s Health Clinics Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Orchiectomy; Bladder removal; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 1997 | Ask about treatment |
Cenk Acar | Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Orchiectomy; Bladder removal In practice since 2006 | Ask about treatment |
Dr Bugra Cetin | Dr. Bugra Cetin- Uroaesthetic Clinic Istanbul, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Orchiectomy; Bladder removal; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 2013 | Ask about treatment |
Zohaar Dotan | Bookimed Batman, Turkey | Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Da Vinci Robotic System; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal; Removal of testicle tumor; Bladder removal with reconstruction In practice since 1991 | Ask about treatment |
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Lee Chunyong | NAEUN HOSPITAL Incheon, Republic of Korea | Prostatectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) In practice since 1976 | Ask about treatment |
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| Teknon Medical Centre: Prostate cancer treatment | Centro Médico Teknon | USD 19063.43Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTeknon Medical Centre: Prostate cancer treatment Included: Prostatectomy Included: Laparoscopic prostatectomy Included: Chemotherapy for prostate cancer Included: Vaporization (with GreenLight Laser) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Source differences
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| TURP Prostate Surgery — 3-Day Stay & Language Assistance Included | Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku | USD 2400Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTURP Prostate Surgery — 3-Day Stay & Language Assistance Included Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Preoperative tests Included: Follow-up examination Included: Language assistance Included: Consultation with a urologist Included: Hospitalization Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital Stay: 7 days in the hotel Source differences
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| transurethral resection of the prostate | Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital | USD 9300Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includestransurethral resection of the prostate Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Individual chamber Included: Transfer airport-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 10 days in the hospital |
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| TUR-P – Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu | Men’s Health Clinics | USD 6728.27Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTUR-P – Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu Included: Consultation with a urologist Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: 4* Hotel Included: VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 1 days in the hospital Stay: 5 days in the hotel Source differences
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| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) | Memorial Göztepe Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTransurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Bipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) | Memorial Göztepe Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesBipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Thulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) | Memorial Göztepe Hospital | USD 16240Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesThulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 2 days in the hospital |
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| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) | Memorial Şişli Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTransurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Bipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) | Memorial Şişli Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesBipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Thulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) | Memorial Şişli Hospital | USD 16240Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesThulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 2 days in the hospital |
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| Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTransurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Bipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesBipolar Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Bipolar TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital |
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| Thulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) | Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital | USD 16240Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesThulium Laser Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (Thulium Laser TURP) Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: Transfer airport-hotel-clinic-airport Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Hotel Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Stay: 2 days in the hospital |
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| TUR-P (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) – A Lasting Solution for Enlarged Prostate | Dr. Bugra Cetin- Uroaesthetic Clinic | USD 8410.34Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTUR-P (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) – A Lasting Solution for Enlarged Prostate Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: 4* Hotel Included: VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital Stay: 5 days in the hotel Source differences
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| TUR-P or HOLEP – A Lasting Solution for Enlarged Prostate | Dr. Bugra Cetin- Uroaesthetic Clinic | USD 8000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTUR-P or HOLEP – A Lasting Solution for Enlarged Prostate Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Included: 4* Hotel Included: VIP transfer (premium vehicle service, all transfers between airport, hotel and clinic) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Stay: 3 days in the hospital Stay: 5 days in the hotel Source differences
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| TURP Procedure in Tijuana or Mexicali BC Mexico all inclusive |
Hospital de la Familia | USD 8000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026 |
What the programme includesTURP Procedure in Tijuana or Mexicali BC Mexico Included: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) Excluded: Airfare Excluded: Additional activities not included Excluded: Accommodation is not included Excluded: Transfer is not included Stay: 1 days in the hospital Stay: 3 days in the hotel Source differences
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