Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a surgical procedure that involves cutting away a section of the prostate gland through the penis. The prostate gland is found only in males, and it sits below the bladder and wraps around the urethra. TURP is most often done to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate, which is often due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) . The procedure is carried out using a device called a resectoscope, which is a thin metal tube containing a light, camera, and loop of wire. The surgeon inserts the resectoscope into the urethra and guides it to the site of the prostate with the help of the light and the camera. An electric current is used to heat the loop of wire, which is then used to cut away a section of the prostate causing the symptoms. After the procedure, a catheter is used to pump fluid into the bladder and flush away pieces of the prostate that have been removed. TURP is carried out in a hospital under general or spinal anesthesia, and patients usually need to stay in the hospital for 1 to 3 days. The procedure takes about 60 to 90 minutes to perform. The risks of TURP include bleeding, bladder injury, low sodium in the blood, and TURP syndrome, which can be life-threatening if untreated.