Transurethral Resection of Prostate

A transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of the prostate gland through the penis. It is used in treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This video is a live demonstration of the procedure. 00:00-03:28 Pre-Op Preparation 03:29-05:08 Cystoscopy 05:09-06:33 Insertion of Resectoscope 06:34-07:48 Importance of Sphincter 07:49-10:51 Resection of Median Lobe 10:52-21:32 Resection of Right Lobe 21:33-28:02 Resection of Left Lobe 28:02-32:09 Toileting 32:09-37:31 Emptying Bladder & Final Resection 37:32-39:37 Evacuation of Tissues & Cauterization of Vesical Varices 39:38-40:31 Insertion of Three-Way Catheter