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Sitharaalmost 7 years ago

Is TURP and punch prostatectomy the same?

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over 6 years ago

A punch/toilet prostatectomy is usually referred to as a ‘minimal’ TURP. In my experience, It is used for symptom control most often in patients with relatively advanced prostate cancer who would have complications for a prolonged anaesthetic but are keen to avoid a long term catheter.

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