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Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

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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How surgery works and how approaches differ

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.

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When surgery may help and what alternatives to discuss

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.

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Expected outcomes and limits of the evidence

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.

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Risks to discuss with your surgeon

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.

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Recovery and follow-up care

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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Specialists and their operations

Israel · 6 entries
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Haim MatskinHaim Matskin Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Bladder removal with reconstruction

In practice since 1900

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Zohar DotanZohar 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 Beriavi 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

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Hughes HyunHughes Hyun Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Prostatectomy; Nephrectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

In practice since 1983

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Vladimir YutkinVladimir 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

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Nir KleinmannNir 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

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Spain · 1 entries
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Joan Carles GalceranJoan Carles Galceran Centro Médico Teknon

Barcelona, Spain

Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP); Breast cancer surgery

In practice since 1987

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Czech Republic · 1 entries
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Jan DolezelJan 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

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Turkey · 8 entries
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AYHAN KARAKOSEAYHAN KARAKOSE Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir

Istanbul, Turkey

Prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

In practice since 15

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Ilker TinayIlker 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

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Mustafa SolakMustafa 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

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Tunc OzdemirTunc 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

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Baris NuhogluBaris 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

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Cenk AcarCenk 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

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Dr Bugra CetinDr 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

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Zohaar DotanZohaar 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

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Republic of Korea · 1 entries
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Lee ChunyongLee Chunyong NAEUN HOSPITAL

Incheon, Republic of Korea

Prostatectomy; Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy; Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP)

In practice since 1976

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Programmes and prices

Centro Médico Teknon · 1 entries
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Teknon Medical Centre: Prostate cancer treatment Centro Médico Teknon USD 19063.43Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

Teknon 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

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  • Catalogue price: Amount: 17000.0; Currency: EUR; Subject: Price; Public programme price: Amount: 19063.43; Currency: USD; How the programme is displayed: The price shown on the public programme page is used.

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Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku · 1 entries
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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 includes

TURP 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

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  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in Azerbaijan: Price & 7-Night All-Inclusive Package

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Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital · 1 entries
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transurethral resection of the prostate Robotic Surgery Center in St. Zdislava Hospital USD 9300Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

transurethral 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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Men’s Health Clinics · 1 entries
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TUR-P – Prof. Dr. Barış Nuhoğlu Men’s Health Clinics USD 6728.27Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

TUR-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

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  • Catalogue price: Amount: 6000.0; Currency: EUR; Subject: Price; Public programme price: Amount: 6728.27; Currency: USD; How the programme is displayed: The price shown on the public programme page is used.
  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in Turkey: Price & 5-Night All-Inclusive Package

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Memorial Göztepe Hospital · 3 entries
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Memorial Göztepe Hospital USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

Transurethral 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 includes

Bipolar 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 includes

Thulium 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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Memorial Şişli Hospital · 3 entries
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Memorial Şişli Hospital USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

Transurethral 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 includes

Bipolar 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 includes

Thulium 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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Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital · 3 entries
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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital USD 14560Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

Transurethral 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 includes

Bipolar 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 includes

Thulium 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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Dr. Bugra Cetin- Uroaesthetic Clinic · 2 entries
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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 includes

TUR-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

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  • Catalogue price: Amount: 7500.0; Currency: EUR; Subject: Price; Public programme price: Amount: 8410.34; Currency: USD; How the programme is displayed: The price shown on the public programme page is used.
  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in Turkey: Price & 5-Night All-Inclusive Package

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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 includes

TUR-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

  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in Turkey: Price & 5-Night All-Inclusive Package

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Hospital de la Familia · 1 entries
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TURP Procedure in Tijuana or Mexicali BC Mexico
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Hospital de la Familia USD 8000Bookimed offer, Oct 2026
What the programme includes

TURP Procedure in Tijuana or Mexicali BC Mexico
all inclusive

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

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  • Subject: Stay; How the programme is displayed: Stay lengths use the units in the Duration section; nights in the page title are not converted to days.; Page title: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in Mexico: Price & 3-Night All-Inclusive Package

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