Trans-urethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a traditional treatment for an enlarged prostate.

TURP Syndrome, or TUR syndrome, is an uncommon but serious complication of a specific type of prostate surgery. There are multiple types of prostate surgeries, but the transurethral resection of ...

Another reason that a patient may not be a good candidate is if they've had prior prostate surgery. Some men have had their prostates resected or scraped out, the supposed TURP procedure.