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Long-term morbidity and mortality of transurethral prostatectomy: a 10-year follow-up
John Varkarakis1, Georg Bartsch, Wolfgang Horninger
1Department of Urology, University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria.
Background:
Long-term complication and reoperation rates in 1,211 patients undergoing TURP for symptomatic BPH between 1988 and 1991 were evaluated after a follow-up of at least 10 years.
Methods:
Of the 1,211 patients who underwent TURP, 577 (47.6%) were available for follow-up. Long-term complications as well as reoperation rates were evaluated on the basis of a patient questionnaire or a physician interview.
Results:
Repeat operation had to be performed in 35 patients (6%). TUR for bladder neck contracture had to be done in 14 patients (2.4%), while repeat TURP for BPH obstruction was required in 11 patients (1.9%). Finally, urethral strictures mandating surgical correction were present in 10 patients (1.7%).
Conclusions:
TURP is associated with low reoperation rates and therefore remains the gold standard in BPH therapy. Nevertheless, follow-up of these patients must be continued, as late complications requiring intervention may occur even after 10 years postoperatively.
