References for Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate:
- Prostate Enlargement: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - (https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/health-topics/urologic-disease/benign-prostatic-hyperplasia-bph/Pages/facts.aspx)
- Transurethral Resection of Prostate: A Comparison of Standard Monopolar versus Bipolar Saline Resection. International Braz J Urol 2010; 36 (2): 183-189 - (doi: 10.1590/S1677-55382010000200008)
- The Effect of Modified TURP (M-TURP) in Intra and Postoperative Complications. Nephrourol Mon. 2013; 5(2): 758–761. - (doi: 10.5812/numonthly.6607)
My husband is to have the TURP procedure on June 2. He can not lie flat on his back because of his shortness of breath. Can the procedure be done in HALF sitting position? Has had cathater in for 3 months.