However, TURP, the standard surgical therapy for the relief of LUTS, is reported to cause erectile dysfunction (ED), although some patients with preexisting ED reported improved erectile function after TURP.
What are the side effects of a TURP operation?
Risks of TURP can include:
- Temporary difficulty urinating. You might have trouble urinating for a few days after the procedure. ...
- Urinary tract infection. ...
- Dry orgasm. ...
- Erectile dysfunction. ...
- Heavy bleeding. ...
- Difficulty holding urine. ...
- Low sodium in the blood. ...
- Need for re-treatment.
What is the most common complication of TURP?
Retrograde ejaculation is the most common long-term complication of TURP and can occur in as many as 90% of cases.
