health procedures






 

Question by  shalom (271)

Is TURP consider a surgery or a procedure?

 
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Answer by  A36 (629)

It is considered a surgery, because it is done under general anesthesia. Procedures are less invasive and not done under general anesthesia.

 
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Answer by  dcbuis85 (267)

It is a surgery used to treat the symptoms of benign prosthatic hyperplasia. After the surgery the patient is usually hospitalized for 1 to 2 days.

 
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