Transurethral resection of the prostate provides more favorable clinical outcomes compared with conservative medical treatment in patients with urinary retention caused by benign prostatic obstruction
Journal
BMC geriatrics
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2018-01-16
Author(s)
Lin, Yu-Hsiang
Hou, Chen-Pang
Chen, Tien-Hsing
Juang, Horng-Heng
Chang, Phei-Lang
Chen, Chien-Lun
Tsui, Ke-Hung
Abstract
To evaluate the long-term surgical outcomes of patients with urinary retention (UR) caused by a benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) who underwent transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), and compare their outcomes with those of patients who received medication without surgical intervention.
Subjects
Alfa-blocker; Benign prostate hyperplasia; Outcome; Prostatectomy; Urine retention
Type
journal article