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Is it possible to have surgery with a very tender ,a very hard ,and a enlarged prostate, and when your prostate is inflamed?...My  prostate also has a nodule ....Thanks for you time on this...
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242579 tn?1252111171
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Thank you for the clarification. If you are experiencing urinary symptoms related to your enlarged prostate, a TURP may alleviate these symptoms. Surgery is possible.

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AKT
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The name of the surgery is Turp....Thanks for any help on this..
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242579 tn?1252111171
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Thank you for the question. Can you clarify what kind of surgery you are suggesting.

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AKT
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