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Current status of transurethral prostatectomy: a korean multicenter study.
Dong Gyu Jang1, Changhee Yoo, Cheol Young Oh
1Department of Urology, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
Korean Journal of Urology
|July 14, 2011
Summary
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) remains a common procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Korea. Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) are increasingly the primary reason for TURP.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Procedures
- Men's Health
Background:
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a standard surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- Understanding current trends in TURP utilization and indications is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the contemporary status and trends of TURP in Korea.
- To analyze changes in patient demographics and indications for TURP over time.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of medical records for 1,341 men who underwent TURP between 2004 and 2008 in 9 Korean medical centers.
- Comparison of patient characteristics and indications between two time periods: 2004-2005 and 2006-2008.
Main Results:
- The annual number of TURP procedures increased during the study period.
- Lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) became the predominant indication for TURP, rising from 51.6% to 58.3%.
- While acute urinary retention decreased as an indication, other reasons for TURP remained stable; mean resected tissue weight was consistent.
Conclusions:
- TURP continues to be a frequently performed procedure for benign prostatic hyperplasia in Korea.
- LUTS is the most common indication driving TURP procedures in recent years, highlighting a shift in clinical practice.
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