Enlarged Prostate

mike · 11-07-2009, 10:57 AM

About 12 years ago I had a TURP. Unfortunately as is the case frequently my prostate is enlarged again. I have the classic systems of problems starting and a weak stream and urgency to go. I am able to empty pretty good with little residual. My question is should I have another TURP? My regular urologist is ready to do it, but I have read that if a person has a neurogenic bladder, there is a high probability of incontinence. What has been your experience? I have a low PSA have exams regularly, so I don't have cancer.

SCI-Nurse · 11-07-2009, 08:30 PM

Hi,

Incontinence is always a possible side effect with TURP. I think its important to ask whether you had an side effect after your first TURP?

AAD

mike · 11-07-2009, 11:42 PM

I had my last TURP before I had a spinal cord injury and at that time I had nor have had since any incontinence. If it is something I can do safely, I would certainly be more comfortable

11-07-2009, 10:57 AM	#1
mike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florence, Kentucky Posts: 816	Enlarged Prostate About 12 years ago I had a TURP. Unfortunately as is the case frequently my prostate is enlarged again. I have the classic systems of problems starting and a weak stream and urgency to go. I am able to empty pretty good with little residual. My question is should I have another TURP? My regular urologist is ready to do it, but I have read that if a person has a neurogenic bladder, there is a high probability of incontinence. What has been your experience? I have a low PSA have exams regularly, so I don't have cancer. __________________ mike

11-07-2009, 11:42 PM	#3
mike Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Florence, Kentucky Posts: 816	I had my last TURP before I had a spinal cord injury and at that time I had nor have had since any incontinence. If it is something I can do safely, I would certainly be more comfortable __________________ mike

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11-07-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 29,485	Hi, Incontinence is always a possible side effect with TURP. I think its important to ask whether you had an side effect after your first TURP? AAD