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What Causes Urinary Retention After A TURP Surgery?
I had turp (I think that s right) surgery about 3 years ago to help the bladder empty. So far I still have to use a cathader to completely empty. The doctor says he does not know why. The side effects of that surgery would have been easier to deal with is it had been successful.
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
Hi,
Urinary retention after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP or bipolar TURP) can occur in as many as 20% of men. Urinary retention after TURP can be transient due to small blood clots obstructing the flow or postoperative swelling. Urinary retention after anaesthesia can also occur temporarily.
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Regards,
Dr. Monish De,
Oncologist
Urinary retention after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP or bipolar TURP) can occur in as many as 20% of men. Urinary retention after TURP can be transient due to small blood clots obstructing the flow or postoperative swelling. Urinary retention after anaesthesia can also occur temporarily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Monish De,
Oncologist
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