transurethral resection of the prostate

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:abbreviation TURP
gptkbp:alternativeTo laser prostatectomy
open prostatectomy
gptkbp:anesthesia general anesthesia
spinal anesthesia
gptkbp:commonIn older men
gptkbp:complication bleeding
infection
urethral stricture
retrograde ejaculation
TUR syndrome
gptkbp:firstDescribed 1930s
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label transurethral resection of the prostate
gptkbp:involves removal of prostate tissue
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor prostate cancer
gptkbp:performedBy urologist
gptkbp:requires hospitalization
gptkbp:restored 1 to 2 weeks
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration transurethral
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:benign_prostatic_hyperplasia
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Prostatic_Artery_Embolization
gptkb:Rezūm_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7