Q. Five months ago I had my prostate removed through my penis. The doctors recommended this procedure because I had difficulty urinating and the gland was swollen. The surgery was difficult and painful. Now I have no pressure when I urinate. It drips out. Also, there is no sperm when I ejaculate. I do get the sensation in both cases. Is this something I should expect? Can surgery correct this condition?
A. The procedure you describe is known as a transurethral resection of the prostate, or TURP. It involves “shelling out” the prostate using an instrument that is inserted into the penis with a special scope. The prostate tissue that is blocking the outflow of urine is resected, allowing improved urine flow.