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 ...
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) ...
PARIS—Complication rates after surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are higher in real clinical practice than in clinical trials, according to data presented at the 27 th Annual Congress of ...
A large-scale analysis of treatments for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) showed that complications are lowest after the UroLift Prostatic Urethral Lift (PUL) procedure, and real-world retreatment ...
Some studies show that use of transurethral resection of the prostate, long the gold standard for managing enlarged prostates, is in decline, but it still remains the most popular choice among ...
Most people feel a mixture of anxiety, nervousness, and excitement in the weeks leading up to surgery. It can also be a busy time when people make preparations for their recovery. Doctors stress the ...
DEAR DR. ROACH: It was less than five years ago that I had a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery for slow urination. It is not at a critical point yet, but it feels like my urine ...
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 ...
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) ...