Definition Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) typically utilizes large volumes of irrigation fluids for distension and irrigation during the procedure. Historically, these fluids were slightly hyposomolar solutions of glycine, sorbitol, or glucose. Importantly, these fluids are non-conductive (non-electrolyte containing) and are able to be used with monopolar resectoscopes. During prostate resection, exposure of the […]