Term: Transurethral Prostatectomy (TURP)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2009-10-20

Definition:

The surgical removal of a portion of the prostate gland via the urethra (the tube through which urine is discharged from the bladder). It is typically used for cases of benign (non-cancer) enlargement of the prostate. Recent advances in drug therapy have reduced the need for this surgery in many patients.

TURP surgeries are defined by hospital separations for males age 40 or older with ICD-9-CM procedure code 60.2 or CCI codes 1.QT.59 or 1.QT.87.

Related concepts 

• Health Indicators: Indicators of Health Status and Healthcare Use

Related terms 

• Canadian Classification of Health Interventions (CCI)
• CCI
• ICD-9-CM
• International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, with Clinical Modifications (ICD-9-CM)

References 

• De Coster C, Chateau D, Dahl M, Soodeen RA, McKeen N. Waiting Times for Surgery, Manitoba 1999/2000 to 2003/04. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Fransoo R, Martens P, Burland E, The Need to Know Team, Prior H, Burchill C. Manitoba RHA Indicators Atlas 2009. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)

Term used in 

• Metge C, Chateau D, Prior H, Soodeen R, De Coster C, Barre L. Composite Measures/Indices of Health and Health System Performance. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] (View)