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Transurethral resection in prostatic cancer.

K Fujita1, T Kimura, K Saito

  • 1Department of Urology, National Hospital, Japan.

Clinical Therapeutics
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Transurethral resection for prostate cancer is generally safe, similar to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) procedures. However, cancer patients experienced longer hospital stays and increased complications like bleeding after transurethral resection.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Prostatectomy is a common procedure for both prostate cancer and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
  • Comparing surgical outcomes between these conditions is crucial for patient safety and treatment planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the complications of transurethral and open subcapsular prostatectomy in patients with prostate cancer versus those with BPH.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transurethral resection in prostate cancer patients.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 121 prostate cancer patients and 121 age- and prostate weight-matched BPH patients.
  • Analysis of complications, hospital stay, and blood loss following transurethral resection and open prostatectomy.

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Main Results:

  • Prostate cancer patients undergoing transurethral resection had significantly longer hospital stays (P < 0.01) and higher complication rates (perforation, bleeding) compared to BPH patients.
  • Open prostatectomy in cancer patients led to greater blood loss and more complications than transurethral resection.

Conclusions:

  • Transurethral resection is considered as safe as for BPH patients for most prostate cancer cases.
  • Potential risks of massive bleeding and cancer cell dissemination during transurethral resection for prostate cancer require careful consideration.