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00914 Anesthesia trurl procedures rescj prst8

Anesthesia

Also known as: TURP anesthesia, prostate resection anesthesia

Anesthesia for transurethral procedures involving resection of the prostate (TURP). Covers general or spinal anesthesia for endoscopic removal of obstructing prostatic tissue through the urethra.

Clinical Context

Used when providing anesthesia for transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Risk of TUR syndrome (hyponatremia from irrigant absorption), especially with monopolar resection. Spinal anesthesia preferred for early detection of mental status changes from TUR syndrome.

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Specialties

anesthesiologyurology

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