BACKGROUND The identification of prostate cancer (PC) is important in men aged ≤ 65 years. We examined complete transurethral resection of prostate (TURP) specimens to quantify the incidence and nature of PC in men aged ≤ 65 years. METHODS A prospective multi-institutional database included TURP specimens. The cohort was stratified into two groups according to age. For men aged ≤ 65 years, th...

Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a prevalent disease associated with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). The standard of care for moderate-to-severe LUTS unresponsive to pharmacological treatment is the transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). However, this intervention is not exempt from complications. Prostatic artery embolization (PAE) has been described as a new, eff...

PURPOSE To compare photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP) using the 120W GreenLight™ laser with transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) in terms of their cost to the Greek National Health Service (NHS) or to the Public Insurance Sickness Funds (PISF). PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective cost evaluation with 1-year follow-up of 60 patients with infravesical obstruction of beni...

OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of tamsulosin hydrochloride 0.2 mg (TAM) and its combination with solifenacin succinate 5 mg (SOL) after transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). PATIENTS AND METHODS The patients were randomized into three groups: TURP (group 1), TURP plus TAM (group 2), and TURP plus TAM + SOL (group 3). Patients in group 2...

OBJECTIVES Transurethral prostatectomy (TURP) is the gold standard in surgical therapy of symptomatic bladder outlet obstruction. TURP is characterised by immediate treatment success, due to the removal of obstruction combined with a long-lasting improvement of symptoms and voiding parameters. In spite of good long-term results of TURP, intraoperative blood loss produces morbidity. We investiga...

Objective. To determine the electrolyte derangement following transurethral resection of prostate (TURP). Methods. All patients undergoing TURP from June 2012 to April 2013 were included. Preoperative electrolytes were performed within a week of procedures. Monopolar TURP using 1.5% glycine was performed. Serum Na(+) and K(+) were assessed within 1 hour postoperatively and subsequently if clini...

OBJECTIVES To update the complications of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), including management and prevention based on technological evolution. METHODS Based on a MEDLINE search from 1989 to 2005, the 2003 results of quality management of Baden-Württemberg, and long-term personal experience at three German centers, the incidence of complications after TURP was analyzed for thr...

This prospective, randomized study evaluated the effects of spinal versus general anesthetic technique on perioperative blood loss and the development of postoperative coagulopathies in 50 patients undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Preoperative hematologic measurements included hemoglobin, platelet count, electrolytes, prothrombin time, partial thromboplastin time, fibr...

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) represents one of the most common conditions encountered in urological practice. For many years, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) has been considered the gold standard for surgical management of symptoms in prostates of 30 cc-80 cc. Although TURP provides excellent functional outcomes, there is significant morbidity associated with the procedure,...