Which of the following might be a reason for performing a TURP?

Performing a transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is primarily indicated for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a common condition in older men where the prostate gland enlarges, leading to urinary symptoms such as difficulty urinating, increased frequency, and urinary retention. TURP is a surgical procedure aimed at alleviating these symptoms by removing excess prostate tissue that is obstructing urine flow.

This procedure helps to relieve urinary obstruction and improve quality of life for patients suffering from the effects of BPH. Other conditions, while they may affect the urinary system, do not specifically warrant TURP. For example, testicular torsion primarily involves the spermatic cord and does not relate to prostatic obstruction, prostate cancer has distinct treatment protocols that might not include surgical resection, and urinary tract infections might require antibiotics rather than surgical interventions unless recurrent and symptomatic of a more significant obstruction issue.