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H&E stain. Transurethral resection of the prostate (commonly known as a TURP, plural TURPs, and rarely as a transurethral prostatic resection, TUPR) is a urological operation. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As the name indicates, it is performed by visualising the prostate through the urethra and removing tissue by ...
Invasive therapies. There are two invasive surgical procedures done for BPH: Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP): In general prior to emergence of laser technologies, TURP had been considered the gold standard of prostate interventions for people who require a procedure. This involves removing (part of) the prostate by inserting a ...
Radical perineal prostatectomy is a surgical procedure wherein the entire prostate gland is removed through an incision in the area between the anus and the scrotum (perineum). [1][2] It is used to remove early prostate cancer, in select people who have a small well defined cancer in the prostate. It is less commonly used than the alternative ...
Escitalopram has a half-life of 27 to 32 hours. In other words, if you take a dose of 10mg of Lexapro, only 5mg will remain in your bloodstream after 27 to 32 hours. Suppose you’re prescribed ...
Specialty. Urology. [edit on Wikidata] A prostatic stent is a stent used to keep open the male urethra and allow the passing of urine in cases of prostatic obstruction and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Prostatic obstruction [1] is a common condition with a variety of causes. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common cause, [2 ...
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also called prostate enlargement, is a noncancerous increase in size of the prostate gland. [1] Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability to urinate, or loss of bladder control. [1] Complications can include urinary tract infections, bladder stones, and ...
Aquablation therapy. Aquablation therapy (AquaBeam) is a surgical procedure for men with lower urinary tract symptoms resulting from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is in the early stages of study. [1] It is not categorized as minimally invasive as general anesthesia is required. [2] The procedure was developed by PROCEPT BioRobotics and ...
Escitalopram is the (S)- enantiomer of citalopram (which exists as a racemate), hence the name es -citalopram. [9] Escitalopram was approved for medical use in the United States in 2002. [9] Escitalopram is rarely replaced by twice the dose of citalopram; escitalopram is safer and more effective. [11]