most helpful answer it is not the removal of the prostate but more of a roto-rooter if the prostate. while the patient is under anesthesia a cystoscope is inserted in the urethra to the prostate. using a laser or other special device the prostate tissue is literally shaved off to increase the size of the lumen.
what is a turp. i was told yesterday by a cardiologist that a turp is the removal of the prostate. i know that's not accurate. can you explain why he thought that?