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Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)<\/h1>\n

Surgical Incision of a Slightly Enlarged Prostate<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Even a slightly enlarged prostate can restrict the outflow from the bladder and cause the typical symptoms of benign prostatic<\/a> hyperplasia (BPH).<\/p>\n

Treatment is usually initially conservative with medication, for example alpha blockers. If these medications are not sufficiently effective for benign prostate enlargement<\/strong> or are not tolerated by the patient, a surgical incision of the prostate (transurethral incision of the prostate, TUIP)<\/strong> can be performed. The procedure is also known as a bipolar prostate incision<\/strong> and is intended to allow the bladder to empty again without interruption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Find out more about Transurethral Incision of the Prostate (TUIP)<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Are you affected by benign prostate enlargement?<\/strong> We would be happy to provide you with information about transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) and other possible treatment methods.<\/p>\n

You can reach KontinenzZentrum Hirslanden in Zurich by phone from Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also use our online appointment booking service!<\/p>\n

<\/i>+41 44 387 29 10<\/a><\/div>
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What is TUIP Surgery? - Procedure and Outcome<\/h2>\n

The short TUIP procedure<\/strong> can be performed under general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia. During this prostate operation<\/a>, the prostate is incised in three positions using an optical instrument inserted via the urethra (transurethral) and a vaporization probe<\/strong>. The small cuts made through the urethra on the prostate and bladder neck are called incisions. These incisions are used to reopen the outflow tract from the bladder. Bleeding from opened vessels is stopped with an electric current. After the procedure, a permanent catheter is inserted and left in place for three to five days. The catheter is removed before the patient is discharged from hospital. Afterwards, the bladder can be emptied again without interruption and with a good urine flow.<\/p>\n

Advantages of the TUIP Procedure<\/h2>\n