The nurse is explaining the surgery transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) to a 60-year-old client scheduled for the operation. Which of the following accurately describes this procedure?
A) It is the least commonly used of all procedures for prostatectomy.
B) It has a shorter recovery time than other forms of prostatectomy.
C) It is not recommended for those who are old or a poor surgical risk.
D) It produces a smaller incision than other types of prostatectomy.
B
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Recovery after TURP is shorter than after other approaches. TURP is the most common prostatectomy procedure, particularly for older men or those who are a poor surgical risk. In TURP, the surgeon removes prostate tissue through the urethra using a resectoscope, which has a cutting edge or electric wire that slices the prostate away bit by bit. Because the surgeon does the operation through the urethra, no incision is necessary.
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