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By Mayo Clinic staffFor most men undergoing transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP), the procedure improves their symptoms. Your doctor will likely recommend annual appointments to check the condition of the prostate and to discuss any changes in symptoms.
If the procedure doesn't lessen symptoms associated with enlargement of the prostate, you will need to talk to a urologist about other treatment options.
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