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1. What are the advantages of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?
Advantages of TURP are the following:
- Reduces the chances for the formation of bladder stones
- Treats recurrent urinary tract infections [UTI]
- Prevents bladder damage and kidney damage
2. What is the cost of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?
Minimum amount to be paid for TURP in Chennai starts from Rs. 28,500-40,000
Average charges for TURP in Chennai is approximately Rs. 85,000
Maximum cost for TURP in Chennai rises up to Rs. 1,04,500-1,80,000
Expenses for TURP in Chennai changes due to the following factors:
- Medical condition of the patient
- Doctor fee
- Admission fee
- Age of the patient
- Type of Hospital
- The admission room that you opted for
- Post-surgical complications that are involved
- Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc
3. What is the success rate of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?
A few factors may determine the success rate of TURP and they are:
- Medical condition of the patient
- Experience of the surgeon
- Patient age
However, the success rate of TURP is very high with 1% morbidity.
4. Is TURP permanent?
TURP permanently removes the excess prostate but in a few cases, the symptoms of an enlarged prostate can be found.
5. What are the indications of Transurethral Resection of the Prostate?
Indications of TURP are the following:
- Inability to empty the bladder or feeling that the bladder is not empty
- Prolonged urination
- Decreased flow of the urine
- Difficulty while urinating
- Urinary tract infections [UTI]
Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. M R Pari | 98% | 430 | 28 | 600 |
Dr. Vasantharaja Ramasamy | 100% | 13 | 17 | 1000 |
Dr. Muthurathinam Kaliyappan | 100% | 7 | 19 | 1000 |
Dr. A C Mani | 50% | 2 | 49 | 500 |
Dr. R Jayaganesh | 83% | 6 | 37 | 800 |
Dr. Ananthakrishnan | 99% | 704 | 27 | 600 |
Dr. Balaji R | 98% | 85 | 21 | 800 |
Dr. P. Rajkumar | 100% | 4 | 27 | 500 |
Dr. Kathiresan | 80% | 5 | 28 | 1000 |
Dr. Ajit Pai | 100% | 3 | 22 | 1500 |
What is TURP?
TURP is an abbreviated form of the Transurethral Resection of the Prostate. This procedure is used to reduce the symptoms of an enlarged prostate such as difficulty in urination, reduced urine flow, inability to empty the bladder, etc. This medical procedure utilizes an instrument called as Resectoscope.
What can be the advantages of TURP?
Advantages of TURP are the following:
What are the indications of TURP?
Indications of TURP are the following:
What is the preparation for TURP?
The following are the preparation steps:
What are the steps involved in the TURP?
TURP involves the following steps:
What is the post-procedure care taken for patients?
Doctors from which specialty can perform this TURP?
Urologist can perform TURP.
What is the price of TURP in Chennai?
Expenses for TURP in Chennai changes due to the following factors:
Minimum amount to be paid in Chennai starts from Rs.28,500
Average charges in Chennai is approximately Rs.82,650
Maximum cost in Chennai rises up to Rs.1,04,500
Is TURP a major or minor procedure?
TURP is considered a minor procedure as it is a minimally invasive procedure.
What is the eligibility criteria for TURP?
What is the ineligibility criteria for TURP?
What are the risks and complications of TURP?
TURP has the following risks and complications:
How much time does it take to complete TURP?
TURP may take about 60-90 minutes to complete.
What is the recovery time from TURP?
Recovery time from TURP maybe 6-8 weeks and depends on the health condition of the patient.
What is the success rate of TURP?
A few factors may determine the success rate of TURP and they are:
However, the success rate of TURP is very high with 1% morbidity.
Does TURP hurt the patient?
The patient doesn't feel any kind of pain during the procedure due to the anesthetic effect.
Is TURP a permanent procedure?
TURP permanently removes the excess prostate but in a few cases, the symptoms of an enlarged prostate can be found.
Is TURP possible to be detected in the future?
TURP involves small incisions and minimally invasive procedure and so it cannot be detected in the future.
Are there any alternatives to TURP?
Alternatives for TURP are: