title: Bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate--a new approach.
abstract: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common problem among older men. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common surgical procedure for treatment of BPH. Typically, TURP is performed using monopolar electric current and a wire electrode; however, the irrigating solution used during this procedure has the potential to cause transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome. A new technology uses bipolar electrosurgery, which creates less risk of electrical shock, and saline irrigation, which eliminates the risk for TUR syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Gyrus Medical, Inc, Maple Grove, Minn, USA.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bishop
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005998:Glycine / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000139:chemically induced; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000601:surgery*; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D013577:Syndrome; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation; D020728:Transurethral Resection of Prostate / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing
chemical_list: D012965:Sodium Chloride; D005998:Glycine