What Is Monopolar Resection?
Monopolar Transurethral Resection of Prostate (M-Turp) Is Considered the Gold Standard for the Management of Bladder Outlet Obstruction Due to Benign Prostatic...
Monopolar transurethral resection of prostate (M-TURP) is considered the gold standard for the management of bladder outlet obstruction due to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
What is a monopolar TURP?
Monopolar TURP: Conventional TURP removes tissue with a wire loop that has electrical current flowing in one direction (monopolar) through the resectoscope to cut the tissue. The surgical site is irrigated with nonconducting fluid.
Is TURP a major surgery?
TURP is a major surgery with serious risks and potential complications. You may have less invasive treatment options.