Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)

TURP is a type of surgery used to treat a noncancer (benign) enlargement of the prostate, also known as BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This surgical treatment removes prostate tissue to ease pressure on the urethra.

Taking a Diuretic

Read on for tips about taking diuretics safely, and signs that you should call your healthcare provider.

Thoracotomy: Your Hospital Recovery

The hospital stay after a thoracotomy varies for each person. Learn about your recovery and the breathing and range-of-motions exercises you will do as you heal.

Heart Valve Problems: Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral insufficiency means your mitral valve has problems closing, letting blood leak back through the valve. Mild cases of mitral insufficiency, when a small amount of blood leaks, rarely lead to problems. But severe cases can cause damage to the ventricle and heart muscle.

After Thoracoscopy

Here is what to expect after your procedure. You'll work with a respiratory therapist while you're in the hospital.

Thoracoscopy

Thoracoscopy is also called video-assisted thoracoscopy surgery. It's often used to repair a collapsed lung. It's also used to examine, biopsy, and stage a mass in the lung.

What Are Snoring and Sleep Apnea?

Snoring can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea. This can occur from large throat structures and other problems that block air passage.

Diagnosing Heart Valve Problems

A problem with a heart valve will usually cause the heart to make a noise. Your provider can hear this noise, called a murmur. But you can have a heart murmur and not have valve disease or any other heart problem. Other tests can help confirm the diagnosis of valve disease.