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The nurse is discussing prostatectomies with a group of men. One man asks which kind of prostatectomy is done for someone who has benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What answer should the nurse give?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Transurethral resection prostatectomy (TURP) is the most common procedure for BPH, removing prostate tissue via the urethra, minimally invasive compared to open approaches.