Dear Dr. Roach: I’m an 80-year-old male who learned from a much younger male about the tremendous improvement he’s had in his life since undergoing a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m an 80-year-old male who learned from a much younger male about the tremendous improvement he’s had in his life since undergoing a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) ...

If your prostate becomes too large, your doctor may recommend a surgical procedure known as transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It can help relieve the uncomfortable or painful symptoms ...

Exposure to harmful gases in the operating room (OR) is an occupational risk for health care personnel; however, it remains insufficiently recognized during transurethral resection (TUR) procedures.