Transurethral Resection of Prostate Treatment in India

Myra Johnson is a 72-year-old retired...

Myra Johnson is a 72-year-old retired school librarian who lives alone with her cat, Whiskers. She is fiercely independent and enjoys gardening and her weekly book club. For the past three years, Myra has been struggling with a frequent, urgent need to urinate, often waking her up 4-5 times a night. She started limiting her fluid intake in the evenings and mapping out public restrooms on her outings, which made her feel anxious and isolated. Her primary care doctor diagnosed an enlarged prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and referred her to urologist Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen explained that while medication had helped initially, her symptoms were now significantly impacting her quality of life. He recommended a Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) as the gold-standard, minimally invasive solution. Myra was terrified of surgery and the potential loss of her independence during recovery. The procedure itself, under spinal anesthesia, was uneventful. The first 24 hours with a catheter were uncomfortable and felt alien, but the nursing staff was wonderfully supportive. After the catheter was removed, she experienced some initial burning, but within a week, the constant urgency was gone. For the first time in years, she slept through the night. Myra's emotional journey was from anxious resignation to profound relief and regained freedom. She feels like she has her life back and is planning a weekend trip with her book club, no longer worried about bathroom access.