Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Medicare covers TURP for people who meet their requirements. Yes, Medicare ...

A new procedure at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley is helping men with a common medical issue as they age. While stress incontinence is a common issue in women‚ leading to urinary leakage ...

Bipolar enucleation significantly reduced IPSS in men with large prostates and obstructed bladder necks, but the procedure led to a high rate of retrograde ejaculation. Bipolar enucleation of the ...

Low-dose pyridostigmine is an effective treatment for men with underactive bladder who undergo TURP for BPH with BOO, trial findings suggest. Administration of pyridostigmine following transurethral ...

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In 2012, Dr. Jafar Golzarian performed the first prostate artery embolization (PAE) in the U.S. Today, he is confidently performing PAE on an outpatient basis at North ...

Using a high-pressure water jet to operate on an enlarged prostate can better preserve the ability to ejaculate, compared with standard laser surgery, finds research. The technique has similar ...

—A recent meta-analysis of 35 studies showed that TURP was associated with lower odds of early and persistent LUTS compared with ablation and enucleation. After surgery for benign prostatic ...

Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...

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Medicare will typically cover TURP surgery if a doctor determines it is medically necessary for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Coverage varies based on hospital status. Medicare Part A ...