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Elephant Seal Peninsula Valdes - photo by JoAnn Sturman
Scott Sturman, M.D.
Last week I administered transexamic acid, 1 gm pre op followed by 1 gram in PACU, to a patient undergoing routine TURP. Blood loss was demonstrably lessened intraoperatively. Following surgery, bladder irrigation was nearly clear by the time the patient left the room, and blood loss was imperceptible in PACU.
Granted, this is only case #1 of one, but tranexamic acid should be considered for TURP.
Moulay Idris, Morocco - photo by JoAnn Sturman
