Medicare usually covers TURP surgery, which doctors may perform at an ambulatory surgical center or in a hospital. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a medical procedure that may help ...
Retreatment after benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) procedures appear lowest for men undergoing simple prostatectomy, HoLEP, ...
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: ...
Laser therapy is equally as safe and effective as transurethral reception of the prostate (TURP) for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. John Schieszer has the story in today’s Medical Minute.
Exposure to harmful gases in the operating room (OR) is an occupational risk for healthcare personnel, but this issue remains insufficiently recognized in transurethral resection (TUR) procedures.
Benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, which is generally the shape and size of a walnut. The prostate surrounds the urethra, the tube that carries ...
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 ...