[Dysuria following transurethral electroresections of adenomas with concomitant prostatitis]

Following transurethral electroresection of prostatic adenomas 31 patients, had persistent postoperative complaints which were difficult to influence by drugs. This was despite the absence residual urine, were due to histologically identified concomitant prostatitis and current-induced damage and could be prevented by open prostatectomy in another 35 patients--even with very small prostatic adenomas.