TURP Prostate Surgery
in Busan
📍 Busanjin-gu, Busan | 🩺 Board-Certified Urologist | 🌐 English OK | 🔒 Confidential
TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) is the established surgical gold standard for severe benign prostatic hyperplasia not responding to medication or minimally invasive procedures. Obstructing prostate tissue is surgically removed via a resectoscope under spinal or general anaesthesia. Urogyn Men's Clinic Busan provides full pre-operative assessment, referral coordination, and post-operative follow-up for TURP patients. English consultations throughout.
TURP takes ~50 minutes under spinal or general anaesthesia. Min. 1-night hospital stay. Highest urinary symptom improvement rate of all BPH treatments. Note: significant risk of retrograde ejaculation. English OK at Urogyn Busan.
Confidential · International patients welcome
TURP — The Surgical Gold Standard for Severe BPH
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the most established surgical treatment for BPH and remains the reference standard against which all newer BPH procedures are compared. A resectoscope is inserted through the urethra into the bladder. An electrical cutting loop systematically removes the obstructing adenoma (inner prostate tissue), creating a wide open urethral channel. The procedure is performed under spinal or general anaesthesia with a minimum 1-night hospital stay.
TURP produces the highest and most immediate improvement in urinary flow rates of all BPH treatments. It is the most appropriate option for men with very large prostates (>80mL), significant bladder neck obstruction, bladder stones, or failure of minimally invasive procedures. The main trade-off is a higher risk of retrograde ejaculation (50–90%) compared to UroLift or Rezum.
- Very large prostate (>80mL) not suitable for UroLift or Rezum
- Severe BPH with urinary retention or recurrent catheterisation
- Bladder stones or diverticula requiring simultaneous treatment
- Failed minimally invasive BPH treatment
- Patient for whom fertility preservation is not a concern
Private consultation room
Independent consultation rooms at Urogyn Busan
Separate patient records
Separate patient records system
1-on-1 dedicated care
1:1 dedicated care from check-in to discharge
TURP vs UroLift vs Rezum
Choosing the right BPH procedure depends on prostate size, anatomy, and patient priorities.
UroLift
Clip · Same-dayMechanical lift of prostate lobes. 20 min, local anaesthetic. Immediate result. Minimal sexual function risk. Best for prostates <80mL without median lobe.
Rezum
Steam · Same-dayWater vapour tissue ablation. 20 min, local anaesthetic. Results at 4–8 weeks. Treats median lobe. Minimal sexual function risk.
TURP
Resection · 1 nightSurgical tissue removal. ~50 min, spinal/general anaesthetic. Highest flow improvement. All prostate sizes. Retrograde ejaculation risk 50–90%.
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