For my OR observation on February 22, 2018, I will follow the patient undergoing transurethral resection of prostate. Transurethral resection of the prostate is a surgery used to treat urinary problem due to enlarged prostate. This procedure is often done to relieve symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate which is often related to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is benign (noncancerous), it is often related to aging. However, it can lead to urinary problem if not treated. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra just beneath the bladder. When prostate gland enlarges, the gland presses against the urethra. The pressure causes the urethra to narrow and bladder to work harder to eliminate urine. The bladder may weaken and lose the ability
