The term TURP stands for transurethral resection of the prostate, an operation that is mainly performed to treat men with an enlarged prostate, a condition called benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).

Medically reviewed by David Hampton, MDFact checked by Nick BlackmerMedically reviewed by David Hampton, MDFact checked by Nick Blackmer TURP Syndrome, or TUR syndrome, is an uncommon but serious ...

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) ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Last summer, a city policeman came to my door. My doctor had been unable to contact me with the results of a recent blood test and called the police. The policeman handed me a card ...