I did my (bipolar) TURP two weeks ago and started recovery.
Thank you Dr. S. Kaul for your reply.
I passed the two tests which were recommended by my two different urologists. Prostate is 3 cm long (32 g) and is qualified as obstructive to the cystoscopy, while partially obstructive to the urodynamic test (pressure-flow study). Bladder is hypercompliant and they removed a severe residual of 900mL (!). Bladder detrusor muscle has typical configuration of trabeculations (indicative of muscular hypertrophy) but better than what can be thought. I am told flow is not too bad and the partially obstructive result of the pressure-flow study might indicate a good chance of recovery, after surgery and at least partially, the bladder compliance. I am scheduled for bipolar TURP (B-TURP) by one of my urologists (he has a 2000+ cases experience). Surgery seems at this stage the best option as medicament to shrink (an already small) prostate will likely only defer the problem potentially making the bladder condition worse.
Do you also agree?
Hi there!
Yes, TURP may be useful with chronic urinary retention with BPH and over long term may be useful in preventing complications that could arise from the same. I would suggest discussing the pros and cons well in detail with your treating urologist before deciding on a management plan.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!