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[Transurethral resection of the prostate: when?]
L Santini1, F De Luca, M Di Giovanni
1U.S.S.L. 51, Divisione di Urologia, Ospedale Maggiore Cremona.
Summary
This study evaluated 410 patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) for benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) between 1989 and 1993. It analyzed surgical approaches and outcomes, comparing findings with existing literature.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
- Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) is a standard surgical treatment for BPH.
Purpose of the Study:
- To retrospectively evaluate the indications, surgical approaches, and outcomes of TURP for BPH.
- To compare the authors' experience with TURP for BPH to existing literature.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 410 patients treated with TURP for BPH from 1989 to 1993.
- Evaluation of surgical indications, techniques, and patient results.
Main Results:
- Analysis of treatment outcomes for a large cohort of BPH patients.
- Comparison of institutional TURP experience with published data.
Conclusions:
- TURP remains a viable surgical option for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
- Understanding surgical approaches and outcomes is crucial for BPH management.