Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is the gold standard for managing bladder outlet obstruction caused by prostatic hypertrophy and prostatic abscess. Indications for TURP include – Failure of medical management for lower urinary tract symptoms or bladder outlet obstruction Obstructive nephropathy Bladder stone formation More than two episodes of urinary retention Prostate abscess Difficulty with clean intermittent catheterization Obstructive azoospermia Answer this question on prostate cancer to test your knowledge of surgical management of bladder outlet obstruction. Which of the following is used as an anatomical landmark during transurethral resection of the prostate? A. Ureteric orifices B.
Median lobe C. Verumontanum D. Lateral lobe *This question is exclusively from the Editorial Team of Docplexus and is meant for educational purposes only. Stay tuned for further…
