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 ...

In a recent study, transurethral resection of the prostate identified only 54% of prostate cancers. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is effective for treating benign prostatic ...

Laser Prostatectomy for BPH On the Rise From 2001-2009, the procedure replaced nearly 50% of transurethral resections of the prostate. Laser prostatectomy use has increased substantially as a ...

A 76-year-old man underwent retropubic prostatectomy for obstructive symptoms 10 years ago. He now presents with newly diagnosed prostate carcinoma, Gleason score 4 (2+2), PSA 8.2, stage T1c, prostate ...

A minimally-invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to new research to be presented at the Society ...

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 ...