Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Transurethral prostatic resection with bipolar scalpel].

R Barrero Candau1, J M Sánchez Zalabardo, B Blasco Beltrán

  • 1Servicio de Urología, H.U. Virgen del Rocío, Sevilla.

Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|April 13, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Influence of laparoscopic surgery on the outcomes of radical cystectomy within a multimodal rehabilitation protocol.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2024
Same author

Urinary tract infection as the main cause of admission in cystectomized patients.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2021
Same author

[Results of living donor kidney transplant in pediatric recipients, with graft obtained by laparoscopy].

Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica·2012
Same author

[Urethral duplication: case report and review of the literature].

Actas urologicas espanolas·2010
Same author

[Spontaneous break of double J catheter].

Actas urologicas espanolas·2008
Same author

[Ureteral meatotomy associated with vesicostomy, a possible urinary derivation?].

Cirugia pediatrica : organo oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Cirugia Pediatrica·2008
Same journal

Comparative outcomes of Mini-PCNL and suction-assisted flexible ureteroscopy in patients with renal stones ≥2 cm.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
Same journal

Morphometric changes in pelvic floor structure following non-invasive rehabilitation and neuromodulation assessed by ultrasound imaging.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
Same journal

Improving long-term monitoring in NMIBC: Digital Uromonitor® (dUM) as a complementary tool to cystoscopy for two-year recurrence risk stratification.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
Same journal

i-PCNL: a novel ureteral-catheter application for continuous unidirectional high-flow irrigation during Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. Technique description and preliminary outcomes.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
Same journal

Reconstructing the reconstructed: Outcomes of redo-urethroplasty for recurrent urethral strictures.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
Same journal

Functional outcomes of pyeloplasty in children with reduced preoperative renal function: A multicenter study.

Actas urologicas espanolas·2026
See all related articles

Bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) offers a safe alternative to traditional methods, potentially reducing side effects and accommodating larger prostates. Further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness against the established monopolar TURP.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Surgical Technology

Context:

  • Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a common procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
  • Traditional TURP using monopolar resectoscopes carries risks, including hyponatremia and limited operative time for larger prostates.

Purpose:

  • To present the initial clinical experience with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) using a bipolar axipolar bistoury system.
  • To evaluate the safety and preliminary efficacy of this novel technique.

Summary:

  • This study involved five patients (average age 72) undergoing TURP with a bipolar system and physiological saline irrigation.
  • Average operative time was 70 minutes. No patients experienced hyponatremia or required blood transfusions.
  • Post-operative improvement in International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) was observed at 1 and 6 months, with one case of temporary urinary retention.

Related Experiment Videos

Impact:

  • Bipolar TURP may mitigate the risks associated with glycine irrigation used in monopolar TURP.
  • The technique potentially allows for longer operative times, facilitating the management of larger prostate volumes.
  • Larger comparative studies are necessary to establish bipolar TURP's efficacy against the current gold standard, monopolar TURP.