Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is surgery to remove parts of prostate gland. No incisions are needed. Most often done to relieve symptoms caused by enlarged prostate. This is often due to benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is not a cancer. It is a common part of aging. When the p...

A technique called partial nephrectomy can be used to treat the majority of kidney cancers, masses, and complex cysts. The malignant part of the kidney is surgically removed. Most healthy kidney tissue is preserved and surgically restored to allow regular blood and urine flow. The removal and regene...